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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,748.61 and 448,425.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,748.61 and 448,425.28 is: 626,924.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,748.61 : 448,425.28 = 448,425.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,748.61/448,425.28 = 448,425.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,748.61x = 448,425.28 × 448,425.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,748.61x = 201,085,232,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,085,232,864.14/320,748.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,924.72

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