Finding the Third Proportional to 320,830 and 448,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,830 and 448,526 is: 627,047.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,830 : 448,526 = 448,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,830/448,526 = 448,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,830x = 448,526 × 448,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,830x = 201,175,572,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,175,572,676/320,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,047.26
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