Finding the Third Proportional to 364,908 and 581,089.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,908 and 581,089.50 is: 925,342.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,908 : 581,089.50 = 581,089.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,908/581,089.50 = 581,089.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,908x = 581,089.50 × 581,089.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,908x = 337,665,007,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,665,007,010.25/364,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,342.85
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