Finding the Third Proportional to 237,748 and 369,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,748 and 369,322 is: 573,711.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,748 : 369,322 = 369,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,748/369,322 = 369,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,748x = 369,322 × 369,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,748x = 136,398,739,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,398,739,684/237,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,711.41
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