Finding the Third Proportional to 237,905 and 347,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,905 and 347,363 is: 507,181.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,905 : 347,363 = 347,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,905/347,363 = 347,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,905x = 347,363 × 347,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,905x = 120,661,053,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,661,053,769/237,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,181.66
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