Finding the Third Proportional to 237,092 and 559,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,092 and 559,650 is: 1,321,040.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,092 : 559,650 = 559,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,092/559,650 = 559,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,092x = 559,650 × 559,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,092x = 313,208,122,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,208,122,500/237,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,040.45
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