Finding the Third Proportional to 290,502.56 and 626,891.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 290,502.56 and 626,891.63 is: 1,352,804.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,502.56 : 626,891.63 = 626,891.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,502.56/626,891.63 = 626,891.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,502.56x = 626,891.63 × 626,891.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,502.56x = 392,993,109,495.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 392,993,109,495.14/290,502.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,352,804.28
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