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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,419 and 327,577.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,419 and 327,577.50 is: 507,556.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,419 : 327,577.50 = 327,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,419/327,577.50 = 327,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,419x = 327,577.50 × 327,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,419x = 107,307,018,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,307,018,506.25/211,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,556.17

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