Finding the Third Proportional to 408,928.50 and 620,750.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 408,928.50 and 620,750.25 is: 942,294.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
408,928.50 : 620,750.25 = 620,750.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
408,928.50/620,750.25 = 620,750.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
408,928.50x = 620,750.25 × 620,750.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
408,928.50x = 385,330,872,875.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 385,330,872,875.06/408,928.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 942,294.00
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