Finding the Third Proportional to 350,469 and 532,633.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,469 and 532,633.50 is: 809,482.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,469 : 532,633.50 = 532,633.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,469/532,633.50 = 532,633.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,469x = 532,633.50 × 532,633.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,469x = 283,698,445,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,698,445,322.25/350,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,482.28
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