Finding the Third Proportional to 487,374.75 and 753,189.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 487,374.75 and 753,189.75 is: 1,163,980.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
487,374.75 : 753,189.75 = 753,189.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
487,374.75/753,189.75 = 753,189.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
487,374.75x = 753,189.75 × 753,189.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
487,374.75x = 567,294,799,505.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,294,799,505.06/487,374.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,163,980.69
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