Finding the Third Proportional to 375,610.50 and 581,640.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,610.50 and 581,640.75 is: 900,682.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,610.50 : 581,640.75 = 581,640.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,610.50/581,640.75 = 581,640.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,610.50x = 581,640.75 × 581,640.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,610.50x = 338,305,962,060.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,305,962,060.56/375,610.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900,682.92
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