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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,752 and 448,431.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,752 and 448,431.50 is: 626,935.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,752 : 448,431.50 = 448,431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,752/448,431.50 = 448,431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,752x = 448,431.50 × 448,431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,752x = 201,090,810,192.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,090,810,192.25/320,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,935.48

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