Finding the Third Proportional to 409,017 and 627,808.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 409,017 and 627,808.50 is: 963,636.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
409,017 : 627,808.50 = 627,808.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
409,017/627,808.50 = 627,808.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
409,017x = 627,808.50 × 627,808.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
409,017x = 394,143,512,672.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,143,512,672.25/409,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 963,636.02
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