Finding the Third Proportional to 443,668 and 665,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 443,668 and 665,286 is: 997,605.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
443,668 : 665,286 = 665,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
443,668/665,286 = 665,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
443,668x = 665,286 × 665,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
443,668x = 442,605,461,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 442,605,461,796/443,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 997,605.11
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