Finding the Third Proportional to 301,578.75 and 649,491.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,578.75 and 649,491.75 is: 1,398,770.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,578.75 : 649,491.75 = 649,491.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,578.75/649,491.75 = 649,491.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,578.75x = 649,491.75 × 649,491.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,578.75x = 421,839,533,318.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,839,533,318.06/301,578.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,398,770.75
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