Finding the Third Proportional to 301,914 and 465,304.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 301,914 and 465,304.50 is: 717,119.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,914 : 465,304.50 = 465,304.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,914/465,304.50 = 465,304.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,914x = 465,304.50 × 465,304.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,914x = 216,508,277,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,508,277,720.25/301,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,119.04
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