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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,060 and 479,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,060 and 479,820 is: 703,929.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,060 : 479,820 = 479,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,060/479,820 = 479,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,060x = 479,820 × 479,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,060x = 230,227,232,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,227,232,400/327,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,929.65

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