Finding the Third Proportional to 510,848 and 1,110,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 510,848 and 1,110,121 is: 2,412,397.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
510,848 : 1,110,121 = 1,110,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
510,848/1,110,121 = 1,110,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
510,848x = 1,110,121 × 1,110,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
510,848x = 1,232,368,634,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,368,634,641/510,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,412,397.88
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