Finding the Third Proportional to 646,372.97 and 978,558.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 646,372.97 and 978,558.19 is: 1,481,460.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646,372.97 : 978,558.19 = 978,558.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646,372.97/978,558.19 = 978,558.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646,372.97x = 978,558.19 × 978,558.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646,372.97x = 957,576,126,323.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 957,576,126,323.29/646,372.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,481,460.66
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