Finding the Third Proportional to 472,992.75 and 734,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 472,992.75 and 734,400 is: 1,140,278.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
472,992.75 : 734,400 = 734,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
472,992.75/734,400 = 734,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
472,992.75x = 734,400 × 734,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
472,992.75x = 539,343,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,343,360,000/472,992.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,278.28
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