Finding the Third Proportional to 237,206 and 360,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,206 and 360,697 is: 548,478.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,206 : 360,697 = 360,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,206/360,697 = 360,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,206x = 360,697 × 360,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,206x = 130,102,325,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,102,325,809/237,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,478.22
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