Finding the Third Proportional to 325,638 and 697,999.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 325,638 and 697,999.50 is: 1,496,150.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
325,638 : 697,999.50 = 697,999.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
325,638/697,999.50 = 697,999.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
325,638x = 697,999.50 × 697,999.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
325,638x = 487,203,302,000.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 487,203,302,000.25/325,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,150.03
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