Finding the Third Proportional to 211,465.50 and 327,942
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,465.50 and 327,942 is: 508,574.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,465.50 : 327,942 = 327,942 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,465.50/327,942 = 327,942/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,465.50x = 327,942 × 327,942 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,465.50x = 107,545,955,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,545,955,364/211,465.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,574.47
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