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