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Finding the Third Proportional to 326,938 and 439,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 326,938 and 439,353 is: 590,420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326,938 : 439,353 = 439,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326,938/439,353 = 439,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326,938x = 439,353 × 439,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326,938x = 193,031,058,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,031,058,609/326,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,420.99

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