Finding the Third Proportional to 211,394 and 327,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,394 and 327,183 is: 506,394.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,394 : 327,183 = 327,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,394/327,183 = 327,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,394x = 327,183 × 327,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,394x = 107,048,715,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,048,715,489/211,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,394.29
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