Finding the Third Proportional to 147,933 and 319,515.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 147,933 and 319,515.75 is: 690,111.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
147,933 : 319,515.75 = 319,515.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
147,933/319,515.75 = 319,515.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
147,933x = 319,515.75 × 319,515.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
147,933x = 102,090,314,498.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,090,314,498.06/147,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,111.84
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