Finding the Third Proportional to 236,615 and 367,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,615 and 367,077 is: 569,471.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,615 : 367,077 = 367,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,615/367,077 = 367,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,615x = 367,077 × 367,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,615x = 134,745,523,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,745,523,929/236,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,471.61
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