Finding the Third Proportional to 301,608 and 662,991.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,608 and 662,991.75 is: 1,457,381.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,608 : 662,991.75 = 662,991.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,608/662,991.75 = 662,991.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,608x = 662,991.75 × 662,991.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,608x = 439,558,060,568.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,558,060,568.06/301,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,457,381.97
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