Finding the Third Proportional to 237,924 and 350,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,924 and 350,310 is: 515,782.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,924 : 350,310 = 350,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,924/350,310 = 350,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,924x = 350,310 × 350,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,924x = 122,717,096,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,717,096,100/237,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,782.75
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