Finding the Third Proportional to 237,316 and 367,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,316 and 367,334 is: 568,584.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,316 : 367,334 = 367,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,316/367,334 = 367,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,316x = 367,334 × 367,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,316x = 134,934,267,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,934,267,556/237,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,584.79
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