Finding the Third Proportional to 211,826 and 327,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,826 and 327,691 is: 506,932.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,826 : 327,691 = 327,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,826/327,691 = 327,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,826x = 327,691 × 327,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,826x = 107,381,391,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,381,391,481/211,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,932.06
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