Finding the Third Proportional to 213,542 and 327,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,542 and 327,552 is: 502,431.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,542 : 327,552 = 327,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,542/327,552 = 327,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,542x = 327,552 × 327,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,542x = 107,290,312,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,290,312,704/213,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,431.90
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