Finding the Third Proportional to 350,964 and 718,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,964 and 718,563 is: 1,471,184.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,964 : 718,563 = 718,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,964/718,563 = 718,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,964x = 718,563 × 718,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,964x = 516,332,784,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,332,784,969/350,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,184.47
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