Finding the Third Proportional to 525,322 and 803,233.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 525,322 and 803,233.50 is: 1,228,168.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
525,322 : 803,233.50 = 803,233.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
525,322/803,233.50 = 803,233.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
525,322x = 803,233.50 × 803,233.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
525,322x = 645,184,055,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,184,055,522.25/525,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,228,168.73
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