Finding the Third Proportional to 481,688 and 750,106.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 481,688 and 750,106.50 is: 1,168,100.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,688 : 750,106.50 = 750,106.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,688/750,106.50 = 750,106.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,688x = 750,106.50 × 750,106.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,688x = 562,659,761,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 562,659,761,342.25/481,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,168,100.02
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