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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,244 and 480,092

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,244 and 480,092 is: 704,331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,244 : 480,092 = 480,092 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,244/480,092 = 480,092/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,244x = 480,092 × 480,092
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,244x = 230,488,328,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,488,328,464/327,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,331.72

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