Finding the Third Proportional to 211,338 and 327,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,338 and 327,746 is: 508,273.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,338 : 327,746 = 327,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,338/327,746 = 327,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,338x = 327,746 × 327,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,338x = 107,417,440,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,417,440,516/211,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,273.20
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