Finding the Third Proportional to 237,948 and 350,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,948 and 350,343 is: 515,827.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,948 : 350,343 = 350,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,948/350,343 = 350,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,948x = 350,343 × 350,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,948x = 122,740,217,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,740,217,649/237,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,827.90
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