Finding the Third Proportional to 211,587 and 327,829.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,587 and 327,829.50 is: 507,933.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,587 : 327,829.50 = 327,829.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,587/327,829.50 = 327,829.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,587x = 327,829.50 × 327,829.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,587x = 107,472,181,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,472,181,070.25/211,587 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,933.76
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