Finding the Third Proportional to 466,632 and 1,023,655.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 466,632 and 1,023,655.50 is: 2,245,603.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,632 : 1,023,655.50 = 1,023,655.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,632/1,023,655.50 = 1,023,655.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,632x = 1,023,655.50 × 1,023,655.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,632x = 1,047,870,582,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,047,870,582,680.25/466,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,245,603.78
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