Finding the Third Proportional to 259,719.75 and 556,395.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,719.75 and 556,395.75 is: 1,191,962.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,719.75 : 556,395.75 = 556,395.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,719.75/556,395.75 = 556,395.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,719.75x = 556,395.75 × 556,395.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,719.75x = 309,576,230,618.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,576,230,618.06/259,719.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,191,962.61
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