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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,275 and 459,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,275 and 459,475 is: 647,053.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,275 : 459,475 = 459,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,275/459,475 = 459,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,275x = 459,475 × 459,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,275x = 211,117,275,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,117,275,625/326,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,053.18

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