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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,246 and 480,096

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,246 and 480,096 is: 704,339.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,246 : 480,096 = 480,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,246/480,096 = 480,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,246x = 480,096 × 480,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,246x = 230,492,169,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,492,169,216/327,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,339.15

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