Finding the Third Proportional to 237,920 and 350,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,920 and 350,304 is: 515,773.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,920 : 350,304 = 350,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,920/350,304 = 350,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,920x = 350,304 × 350,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,920x = 122,712,892,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,712,892,416/237,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,773.76
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