Finding the Third Proportional to 454,914 and 706,351.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,914 and 706,351.50 is: 1,096,762.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,914 : 706,351.50 = 706,351.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,914/706,351.50 = 706,351.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,914x = 706,351.50 × 706,351.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,914x = 498,932,441,552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,932,441,552.25/454,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,096,762.12
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