Finding the Third Proportional to 237,264 and 366,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,264 and 366,982 is: 567,619.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,264 : 366,982 = 366,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,264/366,982 = 366,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,264x = 366,982 × 366,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,264x = 134,675,788,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,675,788,324/237,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,619.99
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