Finding the Third Proportional to 347,921.79 and 538,718.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,921.79 and 538,718.13 is: 834,145.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,921.79 : 538,718.13 = 538,718.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,921.79/538,718.13 = 538,718.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,921.79x = 538,718.13 × 538,718.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,921.79x = 290,217,226,620.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,217,226,620.99/347,921.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,145.02
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