Finding the Third Proportional to 505,146 and 1,090,413.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 505,146 and 1,090,413.50 is: 2,353,778.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
505,146 : 1,090,413.50 = 1,090,413.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
505,146/1,090,413.50 = 1,090,413.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
505,146x = 1,090,413.50 × 1,090,413.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
505,146x = 1,189,001,600,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,189,001,600,982.25/505,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,353,778.12
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