Finding the Third Proportional to 208,736.25 and 317,067.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,736.25 and 317,067.75 is: 481,621.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,736.25 : 317,067.75 = 317,067.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,736.25/317,067.75 = 317,067.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,736.25x = 317,067.75 × 317,067.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,736.25x = 100,531,958,090.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,531,958,090.06/208,736.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,621.94
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