Finding the Third Proportional to 356,606 and 783,195.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,606 and 783,195.50 is: 1,720,092.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,606 : 783,195.50 = 783,195.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,606/783,195.50 = 783,195.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,606x = 783,195.50 × 783,195.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,606x = 613,395,191,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 613,395,191,220.25/356,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,720,092.18
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