Finding the Third Proportional to 327,726 and 448,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,726 and 448,518 is: 613,831.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,726 : 448,518 = 448,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,726/448,518 = 448,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,726x = 448,518 × 448,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,726x = 201,168,396,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,168,396,324/327,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,831.05
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