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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,464 and 327,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,464 and 327,820 is: 508,199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,464 : 327,820 = 327,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,464/327,820 = 327,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,464x = 327,820 × 327,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,464x = 107,465,952,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,465,952,400/211,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,199.75

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