Finding the Third Proportional to 320,827 and 448,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,827 and 448,523 is: 627,044.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,827 : 448,523 = 448,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,827/448,523 = 448,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,827x = 448,523 × 448,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,827x = 201,172,881,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,172,881,529/320,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,044.74
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