Finding the Third Proportional to 128,827.97 and 276,731.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,827.97 and 276,731.44 is: 594,438.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,827.97 : 276,731.44 = 276,731.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,827.97/276,731.44 = 276,731.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,827.97x = 276,731.44 × 276,731.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,827.97x = 76,580,288,500.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,580,288,500.82/128,827.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 594,438.38
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