Finding the Third Proportional to 213,911.25 and 320,199.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,911.25 and 320,199.75 is: 479,301.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,911.25 : 320,199.75 = 320,199.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,911.25/320,199.75 = 320,199.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,911.25x = 320,199.75 × 320,199.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,911.25x = 102,527,879,900.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,527,879,900.06/213,911.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,301.02
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