Finding the Third Proportional to 237,760 and 369,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,760 and 369,336 is: 573,725.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,760 : 369,336 = 369,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,760/369,336 = 369,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,760x = 369,336 × 369,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,760x = 136,409,080,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,409,080,896/237,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,725.95
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