Finding the Third Proportional to 211,626 and 327,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,626 and 327,816 is: 507,798.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,626 : 327,816 = 327,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,626/327,816 = 327,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,626x = 327,816 × 327,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,626x = 107,463,329,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,463,329,856/211,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,798.33
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