Finding the Third Proportional to 237,954 and 350,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 237,954 and 350,352 is: 515,841.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
237,954 : 350,352 = 350,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
237,954/350,352 = 350,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
237,954x = 350,352 × 350,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
237,954x = 122,746,523,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,746,523,904/237,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 515,841.40
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