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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,608 and 440,235

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,608 and 440,235 is: 591,581.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,608 : 440,235 = 440,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,608/440,235 = 440,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,608x = 440,235 × 440,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,608x = 193,806,855,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,806,855,225/327,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,581.57

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