Finding the Third Proportional to 433,927 and 649,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 433,927 and 649,319 is: 971,626.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
433,927 : 649,319 = 649,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
433,927/649,319 = 649,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
433,927x = 649,319 × 649,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
433,927x = 421,615,163,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 421,615,163,761/433,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 971,626.94
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