Finding the Third Proportional to 414,978 and 658,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 414,978 and 658,755 is: 1,045,737.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,978 : 658,755 = 658,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,978/658,755 = 658,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,978x = 658,755 × 658,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,978x = 433,958,150,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 433,958,150,025/414,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,045,737.73
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