Finding the Third Proportional to 237,349 and 367,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,349 and 367,388 is: 568,672.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,349 : 367,388 = 367,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,349/367,388 = 367,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,349x = 367,388 × 367,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,349x = 134,973,942,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,973,942,544/237,349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568,672.89
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