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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,468 and 489,180

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,468 and 489,180 is: 730,749.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,468 : 489,180 = 489,180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,468/489,180 = 489,180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,468x = 489,180 × 489,180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,468x = 239,297,072,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,297,072,400/327,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,749.49

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