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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,386 and 492,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,386 and 492,294 is: 740,268.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,386 : 492,294 = 492,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,386/492,294 = 492,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,386x = 492,294 × 492,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,386x = 242,353,382,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,353,382,436/327,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,268.01

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