Finding the Third Proportional to 394,857 and 627,277.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 394,857 and 627,277.50 is: 996,505.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
394,857 : 627,277.50 = 627,277.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
394,857/627,277.50 = 627,277.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
394,857x = 627,277.50 × 627,277.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
394,857x = 393,477,062,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 393,477,062,006.25/394,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,505.22
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