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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,512 and 520,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,512 and 520,793 is: 828,138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,512 : 520,793 = 520,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,512/520,793 = 520,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,512x = 520,793 × 520,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,512x = 271,225,348,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,225,348,849/327,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,138.66

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