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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,262 and 459,453

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,262 and 459,453 is: 647,017.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,262 : 459,453 = 459,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,262/459,453 = 459,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,262x = 459,453 × 459,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,262x = 211,097,059,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,097,059,209/326,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,017.00

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