Finding the Third Proportional to 365,938 and 792,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,938 and 792,964 is: 1,718,301.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,938 : 792,964 = 792,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,938/792,964 = 792,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,938x = 792,964 × 792,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,938x = 628,791,905,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 628,791,905,296/365,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,718,301.75
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