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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,488 and 327,276

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,488 and 327,276 is: 506,457.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,488 : 327,276 = 327,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,488/327,276 = 327,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,488x = 327,276 × 327,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,488x = 107,109,580,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,109,580,176/211,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506,457.01

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