Finding the Third Proportional to 237,416 and 367,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,416 and 367,124 is: 567,695.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,416 : 367,124 = 367,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,416/367,124 = 367,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,416x = 367,124 × 367,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,416x = 134,780,031,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,780,031,376/237,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567,695.65
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