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Finding the Third Proportional to 327,984 and 480,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 327,984 and 480,312 is: 703,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327,984 : 480,312 = 480,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327,984/480,312 = 480,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327,984x = 480,312 × 480,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327,984x = 230,699,617,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,699,617,344/327,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,386.80

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