Finding the Third Proportional to 211,780 and 328,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,780 and 328,052 is: 508,159.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,780 : 328,052 = 328,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,780/328,052 = 328,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,780x = 328,052 × 328,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,780x = 107,618,114,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,618,114,704/211,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,159.95
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