Finding the Third Proportional to 299,776.50 and 642,286.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 299,776.50 and 642,286.50 is: 1,376,131.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
299,776.50 : 642,286.50 = 642,286.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
299,776.50/642,286.50 = 642,286.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
299,776.50x = 642,286.50 × 642,286.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
299,776.50x = 412,531,948,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 412,531,948,082.25/299,776.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,376,131.71
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