Finding the Third Proportional to 483,266 and 1,137,137
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Solution
The third proportional to 483,266 and 1,137,137 is: 2,675,711.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
483,266 : 1,137,137 = 1,137,137 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
483,266/1,137,137 = 1,137,137/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
483,266x = 1,137,137 × 1,137,137 - Step 4: Simplify right side
483,266x = 1,293,080,556,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,293,080,556,769/483,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,675,711.84
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