Finding the Third Proportional to 442,742.63 and 978,515.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 442,742.63 and 978,515.44 is: 2,162,638.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,742.63 : 978,515.44 = 978,515.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,742.63/978,515.44 = 978,515.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,742.63x = 978,515.44 × 978,515.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,742.63x = 957,492,461,425.82 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 957,492,461,425.82/442,742.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,162,638.99
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