Finding the Third Proportional to 476,848 and 1,035,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 476,848 and 1,035,712 is: 2,249,562.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
476,848 : 1,035,712 = 1,035,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
476,848/1,035,712 = 1,035,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
476,848x = 1,035,712 × 1,035,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
476,848x = 1,072,699,346,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,072,699,346,944/476,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,249,562.43
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