Finding the Third Proportional to 237,001 and 335,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,001 and 335,347 is: 474,502.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,001 : 335,347 = 335,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,001/335,347 = 335,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,001x = 335,347 × 335,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,001x = 112,457,610,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,457,610,409/237,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,502.68
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