Finding the Third Proportional to 449,694 and 957,649.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 449,694 and 957,649.50 is: 2,039,370.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,694 : 957,649.50 = 957,649.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,694/957,649.50 = 957,649.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,694x = 957,649.50 × 957,649.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,694x = 917,092,564,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 917,092,564,850.25/449,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,039,370.25
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