Finding the Third Proportional to 356,827.50 and 521,843.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,827.50 and 521,843.63 is: 763,172.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,827.50 : 521,843.63 = 521,843.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,827.50/521,843.63 = 521,843.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,827.50x = 521,843.63 × 521,843.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,827.50x = 272,320,768,953.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,320,768,953.14/356,827.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,172.03
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