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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,752 and 501,150

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,752 and 501,150 is: 766,284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,752 : 501,150 = 501,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,752/501,150 = 501,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,752x = 501,150 × 501,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,752x = 251,151,322,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,151,322,500/327,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,284.64

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