Finding the Third Proportional to 655,502.63 and 1,430,156.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 655,502.63 and 1,430,156.25 is: 3,120,272.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
655,502.63 : 1,430,156.25 = 1,430,156.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
655,502.63/1,430,156.25 = 1,430,156.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
655,502.63x = 1,430,156.25 × 1,430,156.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
655,502.63x = 2,045,346,899,414.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,045,346,899,414.06/655,502.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,120,272.63
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