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Finding the Third Proportional to 415.03 and 621.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 415.03 and 621.75 is: 931.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.03 : 621.75 = 621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.03/621.75 = 621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.03x = 621.75 × 621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.03x = 386,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,573.06/415.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.43

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