Finding the Third Proportional to 237,768 and 528,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,768 and 528,024 is: 1,172,610.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,768 : 528,024 = 528,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,768/528,024 = 528,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,768x = 528,024 × 528,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,768x = 278,809,344,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,809,344,576/237,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,172,610.88
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