Finding the Third Proportional to 211,591 and 327,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,591 and 327,836 is: 507,944.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,591 : 327,836 = 327,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,591/327,836 = 327,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,591x = 327,836 × 327,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,591x = 107,476,442,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,476,442,896/211,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,944.30
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