Finding the Third Proportional to 320,825 and 448,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,825 and 448,520 is: 627,040.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,825 : 448,520 = 448,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,825/448,520 = 448,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,825x = 448,520 × 448,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,825x = 201,170,190,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,170,190,400/320,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,040.26
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