Finding the Third Proportional to 356,770.88 and 489,228.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,770.88 and 489,228.75 is: 670,864.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,770.88 : 489,228.75 = 489,228.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,770.88/489,228.75 = 489,228.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,770.88x = 489,228.75 × 489,228.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,770.88x = 239,344,769,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,344,769,826.56/356,770.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,864.09
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