Finding the Third Proportional to 237,072 and 559,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,072 and 559,600 is: 1,320,915.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,072 : 559,600 = 559,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,072/559,600 = 559,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,072x = 559,600 × 559,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,072x = 313,152,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,152,160,000/237,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,320,915.84
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