Finding the Third Proportional to 313,502 and 448,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 313,502 and 448,131 is: 640,574.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
313,502 : 448,131 = 448,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
313,502/448,131 = 448,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
313,502x = 448,131 × 448,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
313,502x = 200,821,393,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,821,393,161/313,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,574.52
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