Finding the Third Proportional to 237,312 and 367,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,312 and 367,328 is: 568,575.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,312 : 367,328 = 367,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,312/367,328 = 367,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,312x = 367,328 × 367,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,312x = 134,929,859,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,929,859,584/237,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,575.80
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