Finding the Third Proportional to 366,933 and 548,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,933 and 548,691 is: 820,481.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,933 : 548,691 = 548,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,933/548,691 = 548,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,933x = 548,691 × 548,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,933x = 301,061,813,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,061,813,481/366,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,481.71
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