Finding the Third Proportional to 236,502 and 367,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,502 and 367,190 is: 570,094.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,502 : 367,190 = 367,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,502/367,190 = 367,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,502x = 367,190 × 367,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,502x = 134,828,496,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,828,496,100/236,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,094.53
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