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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,480 and 489,192

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,480 and 489,192 is: 730,758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,480 : 489,192 = 489,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,480/489,192 = 489,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,480x = 489,192 × 489,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,480x = 239,308,812,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,308,812,864/327,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,758.56

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