Finding the Third Proportional to 327,723 and 448,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,723 and 448,509 is: 613,812.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,723 : 448,509 = 448,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,723/448,509 = 448,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,723x = 448,509 × 448,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,723x = 201,160,323,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,160,323,081/327,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,812.04
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