Finding the Third Proportional to 237,666 and 345,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,666 and 345,798 is: 503,127.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,666 : 345,798 = 345,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,666/345,798 = 345,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,666x = 345,798 × 345,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,666x = 119,576,256,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,576,256,804/237,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,127.32
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