Finding the Third Proportional to 469,311 and 703,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 469,311 and 703,982 is: 1,055,996.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
469,311 : 703,982 = 703,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
469,311/703,982 = 703,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
469,311x = 703,982 × 703,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
469,311x = 495,590,656,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,590,656,324/469,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,055,996.25
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