Finding the Third Proportional to 237,330 and 366,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,330 and 366,468 is: 565,873.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,330 : 366,468 = 366,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,330/366,468 = 366,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,330x = 366,468 × 366,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,330x = 134,298,795,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,298,795,024/237,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,873.66
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