Finding the Third Proportional to 327,734 and 448,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,734 and 448,527 is: 613,840.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,734 : 448,527 = 448,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,734/448,527 = 448,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,734x = 448,527 × 448,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,734x = 201,176,469,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,176,469,729/327,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,840.71
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