Finding the Third Proportional to 432,318 and 690,637.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,318 and 690,637.50 is: 1,103,308.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,318 : 690,637.50 = 690,637.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,318/690,637.50 = 690,637.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,318x = 690,637.50 × 690,637.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,318x = 476,980,156,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,980,156,406.25/432,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,308.57
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