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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,027 and 764,269.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,027 and 764,269.50 is: 1,786,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,027 : 764,269.50 = 764,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,027/764,269.50 = 764,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,027x = 764,269.50 × 764,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,027x = 584,107,868,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,107,868,630.25/327,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786,115.12

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