Finding the Third Proportional to 211,738 and 327,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,738 and 327,610 is: 506,892.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,738 : 327,610 = 327,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,738/327,610 = 327,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,738x = 327,610 × 327,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,738x = 107,328,312,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,328,312,100/211,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,892.07
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