Finding the Third Proportional to 477,469 and 1,029,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 477,469 and 1,029,660 is: 2,220,457.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477,469 : 1,029,660 = 1,029,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477,469/1,029,660 = 1,029,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477,469x = 1,029,660 × 1,029,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477,469x = 1,060,199,715,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,060,199,715,600/477,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,220,457.70
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