Finding the Third Proportional to 320,778 and 448,465.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,778 and 448,465.50 is: 626,979.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,778 : 448,465.50 = 448,465.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,778/448,465.50 = 448,465.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,778x = 448,465.50 × 448,465.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,778x = 201,121,304,690.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,121,304,690.25/320,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 626,979.73
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