Finding the Third Proportional to 211,482 and 327,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,482 and 327,960 is: 508,590.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,482 : 327,960 = 327,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,482/327,960 = 327,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,482x = 327,960 × 327,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,482x = 107,557,761,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,557,761,600/211,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,590.62
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