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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,591 : 327,836 = 327,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,591/327,836 = 327,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,591x = 327,836 × 327,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,591x = 107,476,442,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,476,442,896/211,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,944.30

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