Finding the Third Proportional to 237,303.74 and 367,541.30
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,303.74 and 367,541.30 is: 569,256.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,303.74 : 367,541.30 = 367,541.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,303.74/367,541.30 = 367,541.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,303.74x = 367,541.30 × 367,541.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,303.74x = 135,086,604,908.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,086,604,908.56/237,303.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,256.12
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