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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,482 and 366,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,482 and 366,964 is: 412,465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,482 : 366,964 = 366,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,482/366,964 = 366,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,482x = 366,964 × 366,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,482x = 134,662,577,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,662,577,296/326,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,465.55

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