Finding the Third Proportional to 605,994 and 897,277.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 605,994 and 897,277.50 is: 1,328,572.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,994 : 897,277.50 = 897,277.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,994/897,277.50 = 897,277.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,994x = 897,277.50 × 897,277.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,994x = 805,106,912,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 805,106,912,006.25/605,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,328,572.41
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