Finding the Third Proportional to 211,167 and 327,247.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,167 and 327,247.50 is: 507,138.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,167 : 327,247.50 = 327,247.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,167/327,247.50 = 327,247.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,167x = 327,247.50 × 327,247.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,167x = 107,090,926,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,090,926,256.25/211,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,138.55
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