Finding the Third Proportional to 315,540 and 694,184.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,540 and 694,184.25 is: 1,527,197.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,540 : 694,184.25 = 694,184.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,540/694,184.25 = 694,184.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,540x = 694,184.25 × 694,184.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,540x = 481,891,772,948.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 481,891,772,948.06/315,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,197.10
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