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Finding the Third Proportional to 211,660 and 327,869

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Solution

The third proportional to 211,660 and 327,869 is: 507,880.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,660 : 327,869 = 327,869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,660/327,869 = 327,869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,660x = 327,869 × 327,869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,660x = 107,498,081,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,498,081,161/211,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,880.95

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