Finding the Third Proportional to 237,762 and 369,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,762 and 369,339 is: 573,730.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,762 : 369,339 = 369,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,762/369,339 = 369,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,762x = 369,339 × 369,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,762x = 136,411,296,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,411,296,921/237,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,730.44
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