Finding the Third Proportional to 237,072 and 363,531.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,072 and 363,531.75 is: 557,448.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,072 : 363,531.75 = 363,531.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,072/363,531.75 = 363,531.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,072x = 363,531.75 × 363,531.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,072x = 132,155,333,258.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,155,333,258.06/237,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 557,448.09
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