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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,244 and 460,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,244 and 460,722 is: 648,643.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,244 : 460,722 = 460,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,244/460,722 = 460,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,244x = 460,722 × 460,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,244x = 212,264,761,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,264,761,284/327,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,643.71

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