Finding the Third Proportional to 389,692 and 528,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 389,692 and 528,090 is: 715,639.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
389,692 : 528,090 = 528,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
389,692/528,090 = 528,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
389,692x = 528,090 × 528,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
389,692x = 278,879,048,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,879,048,100/389,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,639.65
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