Finding the Third Proportional to 517,827 and 1,110,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,827 and 1,110,246 is: 2,380,420.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,827 : 1,110,246 = 1,110,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,827/1,110,246 = 1,110,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,827x = 1,110,246 × 1,110,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,827x = 1,232,646,180,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,232,646,180,516/517,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,380,420.84
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