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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,485 and 520,751

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,485 and 520,751 is: 828,073.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,485 : 520,751 = 520,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,485/520,751 = 520,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,485x = 520,751 × 520,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,485x = 271,181,604,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,181,604,001/327,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,073.36

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