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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,302 and 670,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,302 and 670,172 is: 1,376,425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,302 : 670,172 = 670,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,302/670,172 = 670,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,302x = 670,172 × 670,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,302x = 449,130,509,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,130,509,584/326,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376,425.86

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