Finding the Third Proportional to 479,670 and 692,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 479,670 and 692,987 is: 1,001,169.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
479,670 : 692,987 = 692,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
479,670/692,987 = 692,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
479,670x = 692,987 × 692,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
479,670x = 480,230,982,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 480,230,982,169/479,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,001,169.52
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