Finding the Third Proportional to 236,551 and 366,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,551 and 366,974 is: 569,306.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,551 : 366,974 = 366,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,551/366,974 = 366,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,551x = 366,974 × 366,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,551x = 134,669,916,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,669,916,676/236,551 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,306.06
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