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