Finding the Third Proportional to 211,456 and 327,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,456 and 327,808 is: 508,181.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,456 : 327,808 = 327,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,456/327,808 = 327,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,456x = 327,808 × 327,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,456x = 107,458,084,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,458,084,864/211,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,181.77
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