Finding the Third Proportional to 211,460 and 327,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,460 and 327,814 is: 508,190.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,460 : 327,814 = 327,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,460/327,814 = 327,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,460x = 327,814 × 327,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,460x = 107,462,018,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,462,018,596/211,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,190.76
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