Finding the Third Proportional to 237,252 and 366,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,252 and 366,964 is: 567,593.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,252 : 366,964 = 366,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,252/366,964 = 366,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,252x = 366,964 × 366,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,252x = 134,662,577,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,662,577,296/237,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,593.01
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