Finding the Third Proportional to 237,268 and 366,988
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,268 and 366,988 is: 567,628.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,268 : 366,988 = 366,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,268/366,988 = 366,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,268x = 366,988 × 366,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,268x = 134,680,192,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,680,192,144/237,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,628.98
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