Finding the Third Proportional to 237,348 and 367,386.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,348 and 367,386.50 is: 568,670.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,348 : 367,386.50 = 367,386.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,348/367,386.50 = 367,386.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,348x = 367,386.50 × 367,386.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,348x = 134,972,840,382.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,972,840,382.25/237,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,670.65
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