Finding the Third Proportional to 211,468 and 327,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,468 and 327,945 is: 508,577.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,468 : 327,945 = 327,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,468/327,945 = 327,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,468x = 327,945 × 327,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,468x = 107,547,923,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,547,923,025/211,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,577.77
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