Finding the Third Proportional to 311,067 and 460,036.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 311,067 and 460,036.50 is: 680,347.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,067 : 460,036.50 = 460,036.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,067/460,036.50 = 460,036.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,067x = 460,036.50 × 460,036.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,067x = 211,633,581,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,633,581,332.25/311,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,347.26
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