Finding the Third Proportional to 211,588 and 327,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,588 and 327,831 is: 507,936.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,588 : 327,831 = 327,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,588/327,831 = 327,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,588x = 327,831 × 327,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,588x = 107,473,164,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,473,164,561/211,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,936.01
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