Finding the Third Proportional to 212,875 and 327,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,875 and 327,302 is: 503,237.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,875 : 327,302 = 327,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,875/327,302 = 327,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,875x = 327,302 × 327,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,875x = 107,126,599,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,126,599,204/212,875 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,237.11
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