Finding the Third Proportional to 237,674 and 356,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,674 and 356,557 is: 534,904.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,674 : 356,557 = 356,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,674/356,557 = 356,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,674x = 356,557 × 356,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,674x = 127,132,894,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,132,894,249/237,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,904.51
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