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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,070 and 492,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,070 and 492,224 is: 740,772.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,070 : 492,224 = 492,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,070/492,224 = 492,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,070x = 492,224 × 492,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,070x = 242,284,466,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,284,466,176/327,070
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,772.51

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