Finding the Third Proportional to 237,392 and 369,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,392 and 369,704 is: 575,760.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,392 : 369,704 = 369,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,392/369,704 = 369,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,392x = 369,704 × 369,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,392x = 136,681,047,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,681,047,616/237,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 575,760.97
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