Finding the Third Proportional to 237,048 and 366,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,048 and 366,804 is: 567,586.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,048 : 366,804 = 366,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,048/366,804 = 366,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,048x = 366,804 × 366,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,048x = 134,545,174,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,545,174,416/237,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,586.20
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