Finding the Third Proportional to 399,937.50 and 866,296.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 399,937.50 and 866,296.50 is: 1,876,467.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
399,937.50 : 866,296.50 = 866,296.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
399,937.50/866,296.50 = 866,296.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
399,937.50x = 866,296.50 × 866,296.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
399,937.50x = 750,469,625,912.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 750,469,625,912.25/399,937.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,876,467.26
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