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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,168 and 479,949

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,168 and 479,949 is: 704,075.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,168 : 479,949 = 479,949 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,168/479,949 = 479,949/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,168x = 479,949 × 479,949
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,168x = 230,351,042,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,351,042,601/327,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,075.71

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