Finding the Third Proportional to 237,346 and 367,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,346 and 367,383 is: 568,664.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,346 : 367,383 = 367,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,346/367,383 = 367,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,346x = 367,383 × 367,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,346x = 134,970,268,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,970,268,689/237,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,664.60
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