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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,502 and 366,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,502 and 366,984 is: 412,485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,502 : 366,984 = 366,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,502/366,984 = 366,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,502x = 366,984 × 366,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,502x = 134,677,256,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,677,256,256/326,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,485.24

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