Finding the Third Proportional to 148,729.50 and 326,983.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 148,729.50 and 326,983.50 is: 718,876.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,729.50 : 326,983.50 = 326,983.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,729.50/326,983.50 = 326,983.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,729.50x = 326,983.50 × 326,983.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,729.50x = 106,918,209,272.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,918,209,272.25/148,729.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,876.95
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