Finding the Third Proportional to 473,490 and 710,783.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,490 and 710,783.25 is: 1,066,997.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,490 : 710,783.25 = 710,783.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,490/710,783.25 = 710,783.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,490x = 710,783.25 × 710,783.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,490x = 505,212,828,480.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 505,212,828,480.56/473,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,997.88
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