Finding the Third Proportional to 236,484 and 367,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,484 and 367,164 is: 570,057.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,484 : 367,164 = 367,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,484/367,164 = 367,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,484x = 367,164 × 367,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,484x = 134,809,402,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,809,402,896/236,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,057.18
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