Finding the Third Proportional to 211,688 and 327,980
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,688 and 327,980 is: 508,157.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,688 : 327,980 = 327,980 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,688/327,980 = 327,980/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,688x = 327,980 × 327,980 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,688x = 107,570,880,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,570,880,400/211,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,157.67
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