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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,682.97 and 442,720.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,682.97 and 442,720.69 is: 598,144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,682.97 : 442,720.69 = 442,720.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,682.97/442,720.69 = 442,720.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,682.97x = 442,720.69 × 442,720.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,682.97x = 196,001,607,140.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,001,607,140.47/327,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,144.02

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