Finding the Third Proportional to 473,688 and 709,296.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 473,688 and 709,296.75 is: 1,062,095.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
473,688 : 709,296.75 = 709,296.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
473,688/709,296.75 = 709,296.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
473,688x = 709,296.75 × 709,296.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
473,688x = 503,101,879,560.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,101,879,560.56/473,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,095.47
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