Finding the Third Proportional to 237,066 and 366,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,066 and 366,075 is: 565,289.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,066 : 366,075 = 366,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,066/366,075 = 366,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,066x = 366,075 × 366,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,066x = 134,010,905,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,010,905,625/237,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,289.44
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