Finding the Third Proportional to 502,365 and 702,687.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,365 and 702,687.75 is: 982,891.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,365 : 702,687.75 = 702,687.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,365/702,687.75 = 702,687.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,365x = 702,687.75 × 702,687.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,365x = 493,770,074,000.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,770,074,000.06/502,365 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,891.07
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