Finding the Third Proportional to 237,708 and 522,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,708 and 522,066 is: 1,146,587.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,708 : 522,066 = 522,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,708/522,066 = 522,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,708x = 522,066 × 522,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,708x = 272,552,908,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,552,908,356/237,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146,587.02
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