Finding the Third Proportional to 236,537 and 367,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,537 and 367,263 is: 570,236.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,537 : 367,263 = 367,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,537/367,263 = 367,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,537x = 367,263 × 367,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,537x = 134,882,111,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,882,111,169/236,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,236.84
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