Finding the Third Proportional to 389,177.16 and 854,974.41
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,177.16 and 854,974.41 is: 1,878,273.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,177.16 : 854,974.41 = 854,974.41 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,177.16/854,974.41 = 854,974.41/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,177.16x = 854,974.41 × 854,974.41 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,177.16x = 730,981,235,342.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 730,981,235,342.54/389,177.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,878,273.75
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