Finding the Third Proportional to 212,876 and 327,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,876 and 327,304 is: 503,240.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,876 : 327,304 = 327,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,876/327,304 = 327,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,876x = 327,304 × 327,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,876x = 107,127,908,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,127,908,416/212,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,240.89
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