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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,480 and 462,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,480 and 462,383 is: 654,858.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,480 : 462,383 = 462,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,480/462,383 = 462,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,480x = 462,383 × 462,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,480x = 213,798,038,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,798,038,689/326,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,858.00

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