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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,525.88 and 327,687.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,525.88 and 327,687.75 is: 507,641.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,525.88 : 327,687.75 = 327,687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,525.88/327,687.75 = 327,687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,525.88x = 327,687.75 × 327,687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,525.88x = 107,379,261,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,379,261,500.06/211,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,641.26

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