Finding the Third Proportional to 56,784.09 and 122,973.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,784.09 and 122,973.75 is: 266,316.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,784.09 : 122,973.75 = 122,973.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,784.09/122,973.75 = 122,973.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,784.09x = 122,973.75 × 122,973.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,784.09x = 15,122,543,189.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,122,543,189.06/56,784.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,316.54
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