Finding the Third Proportional to 345,626 and 494,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,626 and 494,247 is: 706,775.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,626 : 494,247 = 494,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,626/494,247 = 494,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,626x = 494,247 × 494,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,626x = 244,280,097,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,280,097,009/345,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 706,775.81
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