Finding the Third Proportional to 495,928 and 1,070,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 495,928 and 1,070,568 is: 2,311,052.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
495,928 : 1,070,568 = 1,070,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
495,928/1,070,568 = 1,070,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
495,928x = 1,070,568 × 1,070,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
495,928x = 1,146,115,842,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,146,115,842,624/495,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,311,052.90
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