Finding the Third Proportional to 434,686 and 664,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 434,686 and 664,945 is: 1,017,175.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
434,686 : 664,945 = 664,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
434,686/664,945 = 664,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
434,686x = 664,945 × 664,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
434,686x = 442,151,853,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,151,853,025/434,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,175.28
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