Finding the Third Proportional to 453,914 and 682,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 453,914 and 682,829 is: 1,027,188.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
453,914 : 682,829 = 682,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
453,914/682,829 = 682,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
453,914x = 682,829 × 682,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
453,914x = 466,255,443,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 466,255,443,241/453,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,027,188.95
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