Finding the Third Proportional to 432,322 and 690,643.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,322 and 690,643.50 is: 1,103,317.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,322 : 690,643.50 = 690,643.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,322/690,643.50 = 690,643.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,322x = 690,643.50 × 690,643.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,322x = 476,988,444,092.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 476,988,444,092.25/432,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,103,317.54
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