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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,113.84 and 327,381.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,113.84 and 327,381.75 is: 507,682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,113.84 : 327,381.75 = 327,381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,113.84/327,381.75 = 327,381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,113.84x = 327,381.75 × 327,381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,113.84x = 107,178,810,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,178,810,233.06/211,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,682.53

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