Finding the Third Proportional to 335,281.75 and 718,502.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,281.75 and 718,502.75 is: 1,539,738.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,281.75 : 718,502.75 = 718,502.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,281.75/718,502.75 = 718,502.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,281.75x = 718,502.75 × 718,502.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,281.75x = 516,246,201,757.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,246,201,757.56/335,281.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,539,738.45
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