Finding the Third Proportional to 237,230 and 366,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,230 and 366,926 is: 567,528.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,230 : 366,926 = 366,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,230/366,926 = 366,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,230x = 366,926 × 366,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,230x = 134,634,689,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,634,689,476/237,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,528.09
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