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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,299 and 459,509

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,299 and 459,509 is: 647,101.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,299 : 459,509 = 459,509 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,299/459,509 = 459,509/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,299x = 459,509 × 459,509
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,299x = 211,148,521,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,148,521,081/326,299
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,101.34

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