Finding the Third Proportional to 236,974 and 366,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 236,974 and 366,916 is: 568,110.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
236,974 : 366,916 = 366,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
236,974/366,916 = 366,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
236,974x = 366,916 × 366,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
236,974x = 134,627,351,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,627,351,056/236,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,110.22
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