Finding the Third Proportional to 211,318.50 and 327,717
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,318.50 and 327,717 is: 508,230.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,318.50 : 327,717 = 327,717 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,318.50/327,717 = 327,717/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,318.50x = 327,717 × 327,717 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,318.50x = 107,398,432,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,398,432,089/211,318.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,230.15
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