Finding the Third Proportional to 237,054 and 346,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,054 and 346,221 is: 505,661.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,054 : 346,221 = 346,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,054/346,221 = 346,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,054x = 346,221 × 346,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,054x = 119,868,980,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,868,980,841/237,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,661.08
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