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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,483.50 and 520,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,483.50 and 520,749 is: 828,070.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,483.50 : 520,749 = 520,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,483.50/520,749 = 520,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,483.50x = 520,749 × 520,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,483.50x = 271,179,521,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,179,521,001/327,483.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,070.79

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