Finding the Third Proportional to 206,439.75 and 290,714.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,439.75 and 290,714.63 is: 409,393.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,439.75 : 290,714.63 = 290,714.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,439.75/290,714.63 = 290,714.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,439.75x = 290,714.63 × 290,714.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,439.75x = 84,514,993,188.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,514,993,188.89/206,439.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,393.02
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