Finding the Third Proportional to 237,213 and 366,900.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,213 and 366,900.75 is: 567,490.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,213 : 366,900.75 = 366,900.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,213/366,900.75 = 366,900.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,213x = 366,900.75 × 366,900.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,213x = 134,616,160,350.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,616,160,350.56/237,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,490.65
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