Finding the Third Proportional to 327,732 and 448,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,732 and 448,524 is: 613,836.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,732 : 448,524 = 448,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,732/448,524 = 448,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,732x = 448,524 × 448,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,732x = 201,173,778,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,173,778,576/327,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,836.24
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