Finding the Third Proportional to 237,084 and 354,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,084 and 354,219 is: 529,226.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,084 : 354,219 = 354,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,084/354,219 = 354,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,084x = 354,219 × 354,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,084x = 125,471,099,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,471,099,961/237,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,226.35
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