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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,301 and 459,513

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,301 and 459,513 is: 647,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,301 : 459,513 = 459,513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,301/459,513 = 459,513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,301x = 459,513 × 459,513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,301x = 211,152,197,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,152,197,169/326,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,108.64

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