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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,006 and 730,543.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,006 and 730,543.50 is: 1,632,061.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,006 : 730,543.50 = 730,543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,006/730,543.50 = 730,543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,006x = 730,543.50 × 730,543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,006x = 533,693,805,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,693,805,392.25/327,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632,061.20

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