Finding the Third Proportional to 435,417.75 and 659,687.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 435,417.75 and 659,687.63 is: 999,471.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,417.75 : 659,687.63 = 659,687.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,417.75/659,687.63 = 659,687.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,417.75x = 659,687.63 × 659,687.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,417.75x = 435,187,762,578.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,187,762,578.14/435,417.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,471.80
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