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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,384 and 492,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,384 and 492,291 is: 740,263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,384 : 492,291 = 492,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,384/492,291 = 492,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,384x = 492,291 × 492,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,384x = 242,350,428,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,350,428,681/327,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,263.51

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