Finding the Third Proportional to 327,232 and 447,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,232 and 447,791 is: 612,766.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,232 : 447,791 = 447,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,232/447,791 = 447,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,232x = 447,791 × 447,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,232x = 200,516,779,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 200,516,779,681/327,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 612,766.42
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