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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,414 and 492,340

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,414 and 492,340 is: 740,343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,414 : 492,340 = 492,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,414/492,340 = 492,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,414x = 492,340 × 492,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,414x = 242,398,675,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,398,675,600/327,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,343.04

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