Finding the Third Proportional to 237,108 and 559,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,108 and 559,704 is: 1,321,206.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,108 : 559,704 = 559,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,108/559,704 = 559,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,108x = 559,704 × 559,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,108x = 313,268,567,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 313,268,567,616/237,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,321,206.23
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