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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,151.50 and 479,926.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,151.50 and 479,926.50 is: 704,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,151.50 : 479,926.50 = 479,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,151.50/479,926.50 = 479,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,151.50x = 479,926.50 × 479,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,151.50x = 230,329,445,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,329,445,402.25/327,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,045.21

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