Finding the Third Proportional to 425,755 and 709,564.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 425,755 and 709,564.50 is: 1,182,562.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
425,755 : 709,564.50 = 709,564.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
425,755/709,564.50 = 709,564.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
425,755x = 709,564.50 × 709,564.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
425,755x = 503,481,779,660.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,481,779,660.25/425,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,182,562.22
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