Finding the Third Proportional to 320,783 and 448,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,783 and 448,477 is: 627,002.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,783 : 448,477 = 448,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,783/448,477 = 448,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,783x = 448,477 × 448,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,783x = 201,131,619,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,131,619,529/320,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,002.12
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