Finding the Third Proportional to 237,504 and 355,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,504 and 355,069 is: 530,828.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,504 : 355,069 = 355,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,504/355,069 = 355,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,504x = 355,069 × 355,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,504x = 126,073,994,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,073,994,761/237,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,828.93
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