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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,474 and 492,426

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,474 and 492,426 is: 740,466.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,474 : 492,426 = 492,426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,474/492,426 = 492,426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,474x = 492,426 × 492,426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,474x = 242,483,365,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,483,365,476/327,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,466.01

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