Finding the Third Proportional to 212,074 and 327,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,074 and 327,952 is: 507,146.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,074 : 327,952 = 327,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,074/327,952 = 327,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,074x = 327,952 × 327,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,074x = 107,552,514,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,552,514,304/212,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,146.16
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