Finding the Third Proportional to 538,957.50 and 898,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,957.50 and 898,207.50 is: 1,496,920.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,957.50 : 898,207.50 = 898,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,957.50/898,207.50 = 898,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,957.50x = 898,207.50 × 898,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,957.50x = 806,776,713,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 806,776,713,056.25/538,957.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,920.84
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