Finding the Third Proportional to 237,897 and 322,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,897 and 322,935 is: 438,370.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,897 : 322,935 = 322,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,897/322,935 = 322,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,897x = 322,935 × 322,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,897x = 104,287,014,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,287,014,225/237,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,370.45
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