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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,502 : 448,131 = 448,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,502/448,131 = 448,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,502x = 448,131 × 448,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,502x = 200,821,393,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,821,393,161/313,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,574.52

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