Finding the Third Proportional to 454,978 and 713,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 454,978 and 713,661 is: 1,119,421.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,978 : 713,661 = 713,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,978/713,661 = 713,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,978x = 713,661 × 713,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,978x = 509,312,022,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 509,312,022,921/454,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,119,421.21
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