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Finding the Third Proportional to 320,948 and 448,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 320,948 and 448,672 is: 627,224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,948 : 448,672 = 448,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,948/448,672 = 448,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,948x = 448,672 × 448,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,948x = 201,306,563,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,306,563,584/320,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627,224.86

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