Finding the Third Proportional to 211,420 and 327,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,420 and 327,579 is: 507,558.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,420 : 327,579 = 327,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,420/327,579 = 327,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,420x = 327,579 × 327,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,420x = 107,308,001,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,308,001,241/211,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,558.42
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