Finding the Third Proportional to 519,279.75 and 785,868.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 519,279.75 and 785,868.75 is: 1,189,319.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,279.75 : 785,868.75 = 785,868.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,279.75/785,868.75 = 785,868.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,279.75x = 785,868.75 × 785,868.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,279.75x = 617,589,692,226.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,589,692,226.56/519,279.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,189,319.81
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