Finding the Third Proportional to 237,680 and 356,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,680 and 356,571 is: 534,933.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,680 : 356,571 = 356,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,680/356,571 = 356,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,680x = 356,571 × 356,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,680x = 127,142,878,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,142,878,041/237,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 534,933.01
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