Finding the Third Proportional to 174,978 and 258,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,978 and 258,777 is: 382,708.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,978 : 258,777 = 258,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,978/258,777 = 258,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,978x = 258,777 × 258,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,978x = 66,965,535,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,965,535,729/174,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,708.32
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