Finding the Third Proportional to 331,080 and 447,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,080 and 447,132 is: 603,863.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,080 : 447,132 = 447,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,080/447,132 = 447,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,080x = 447,132 × 447,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,080x = 199,927,025,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,927,025,424/331,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,863.19
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