Finding the Third Proportional to 355,293 and 750,505.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,293 and 750,505.50 is: 1,585,335.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,293 : 750,505.50 = 750,505.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,293/750,505.50 = 750,505.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,293x = 750,505.50 × 750,505.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,293x = 563,258,505,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,258,505,530.25/355,293 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,585,335.22
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