Finding the Third Proportional to 237,524 and 368,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,524 and 368,097 is: 570,449.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,524 : 368,097 = 368,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,524/368,097 = 368,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,524x = 368,097 × 368,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,524x = 135,495,401,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,495,401,409/237,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,449.31
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