Finding the Third Proportional to 381,599 and 593,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 381,599 and 593,406 is: 922,776.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
381,599 : 593,406 = 593,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
381,599/593,406 = 593,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
381,599x = 593,406 × 593,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
381,599x = 352,130,680,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,130,680,836/381,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,776.74
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