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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,607 and 440,233

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,607 and 440,233 is: 591,578.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,607 : 440,233 = 440,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,607/440,233 = 440,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,607x = 440,233 × 440,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,607x = 193,805,094,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,805,094,289/327,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,578.00

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