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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,355 and 492,249

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,355 and 492,249 is: 740,202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,355 : 492,249 = 492,249 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,355/492,249 = 492,249/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,355x = 492,249 × 492,249
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,355x = 242,309,078,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,309,078,001/327,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,202.77

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