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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,858.50 and 442,933.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,858.50 and 442,933.50 is: 598,398.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,858.50 : 442,933.50 = 442,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,858.50/442,933.50 = 442,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,858.50x = 442,933.50 × 442,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,858.50x = 196,190,085,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,190,085,422.25/327,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,398.65

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