Finding the Third Proportional to 167,922 and 456,256.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,922 and 456,256.50 is: 1,239,682.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,922 : 456,256.50 = 456,256.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,922/456,256.50 = 456,256.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,922x = 456,256.50 × 456,256.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,922x = 208,169,993,792.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,169,993,792.25/167,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,239,682.67
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