Finding the Third Proportional to 237,210 and 369,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,210 and 369,420 is: 575,317.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,210 : 369,420 = 369,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,210/369,420 = 369,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,210x = 369,420 × 369,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,210x = 136,471,136,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,471,136,400/237,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,317.80
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