Finding the Third Proportional to 565,269.25 and 1,232,173.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 565,269.25 and 1,232,173.75 is: 2,685,891.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
565,269.25 : 1,232,173.75 = 1,232,173.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
565,269.25/1,232,173.75 = 1,232,173.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
565,269.25x = 1,232,173.75 × 1,232,173.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
565,269.25x = 1,518,252,150,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,518,252,150,189.06/565,269.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,685,891.99
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