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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,356 and 492,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,356 and 492,251 is: 740,206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,356 : 492,251 = 492,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,356/492,251 = 492,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,356x = 492,251 × 492,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,356x = 242,311,047,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,311,047,001/327,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,206.52

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