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Finding the Third Proportional to 436,978 and 934,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 436,978 and 934,678 is: 1,999,237.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,978 : 934,678 = 934,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,978/934,678 = 934,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,978x = 934,678 × 934,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,978x = 873,622,963,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,622,963,684/436,978
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999,237.86

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