Finding the Third Proportional to 504,168 and 781,039.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 504,168 and 781,039.50 is: 1,209,959.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
504,168 : 781,039.50 = 781,039.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
504,168/781,039.50 = 781,039.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
504,168x = 781,039.50 × 781,039.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
504,168x = 610,022,700,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,022,700,560.25/504,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,209,959.18
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