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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,104 and 492,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,104 and 492,280 is: 740,864.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,104 : 492,280 = 492,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,104/492,280 = 492,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,104x = 492,280 × 492,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,104x = 242,339,598,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,339,598,400/327,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,864.06

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