Finding the Third Proportional to 291,827.81 and 450,689.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,827.81 and 450,689.06 is: 696,029.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,827.81 : 450,689.06 = 450,689.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,827.81/450,689.06 = 450,689.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,827.81x = 450,689.06 × 450,689.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,827.81x = 203,120,631,057.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,120,631,057.13/291,827.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,029.04
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