Finding the Third Proportional to 211,425.19 and 327,879.14
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,425.19 and 327,879.14 is: 508,476.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,425.19 : 327,879.14 = 327,879.14 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,425.19/327,879.14 = 327,879.14/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,425.19x = 327,879.14 × 327,879.14 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,425.19x = 107,504,730,856.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,504,730,856.99/211,425.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,476.46
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