Finding the Third Proportional to 320,850 and 448,593.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,850 and 448,593.75 is: 627,197.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,850 : 448,593.75 = 448,593.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,850/448,593.75 = 448,593.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,850x = 448,593.75 × 448,593.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,850x = 201,236,352,539.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,236,352,539.06/320,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 627,197.61
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