Finding the Third Proportional to 237,201 and 369,409.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,201 and 369,409.50 is: 575,306.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,201 : 369,409.50 = 369,409.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,201/369,409.50 = 369,409.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,201x = 369,409.50 × 369,409.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,201x = 136,463,378,690.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,463,378,690.25/237,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,306.93
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