Finding the Third Proportional to 270,896.63 and 593,177.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,896.63 and 593,177.63 is: 1,298,870.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,896.63 : 593,177.63 = 593,177.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,896.63/593,177.63 = 593,177.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,896.63x = 593,177.63 × 593,177.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,896.63x = 351,859,694,800.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,859,694,800.64/270,896.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,298,870.72
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