Finding the Third Proportional to 320,944 and 458,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,944 and 458,448 is: 654,863.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,944 : 458,448 = 458,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,944/458,448 = 458,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,944x = 458,448 × 458,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,944x = 210,174,568,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,174,568,704/320,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,863.68
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