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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,402 and 492,318

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,402 and 492,318 is: 740,304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,402 : 492,318 = 492,318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,402/492,318 = 492,318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,402x = 492,318 × 492,318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,402x = 242,377,013,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,377,013,124/327,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,304.01

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