Finding the Third Proportional to 237.20 and 358.96
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Solution
The third proportional to 237.20 and 358.96 is: 543.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237.20 : 358.96 = 358.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237.20/358.96 = 358.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237.20x = 358.96 × 358.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237.20x = 128,854.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,854.36/237.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543.23
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