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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,510 and 520,789.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,510 and 520,789.50 is: 828,132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,510 : 520,789.50 = 520,789.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,510/520,789.50 = 520,789.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,510x = 520,789.50 × 520,789.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,510x = 271,221,703,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,221,703,310.25/327,510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,132.59

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