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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,329 and 327,732.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,329 and 327,732.75 is: 508,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,329 : 327,732.75 = 327,732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,329/327,732.75 = 327,732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,329x = 327,732.75 × 327,732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,329x = 107,408,755,422.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,408,755,422.56/211,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,253.74

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