Finding the Third Proportional to 327,784 and 448,590
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,784 and 448,590 is: 613,919.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,784 : 448,590 = 448,590 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,784/448,590 = 448,590/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,784x = 448,590 × 448,590 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,784x = 201,232,988,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,232,988,100/327,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,919.50
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