Finding the Third Proportional to 237,314 and 367,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,314 and 367,331 is: 568,580.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,314 : 367,331 = 367,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,314/367,331 = 367,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,314x = 367,331 × 367,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,314x = 134,932,063,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,932,063,561/237,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,580.29
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