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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,352.50 and 492,246

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,352.50 and 492,246 is: 740,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,352.50 : 492,246 = 492,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,352.50/492,246 = 492,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,352.50x = 492,246 × 492,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,352.50x = 242,306,124,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,306,124,516/327,352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,199.40

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