Finding the Third Proportional to 521,034 and 782,813.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 521,034 and 782,813.25 is: 1,176,116.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
521,034 : 782,813.25 = 782,813.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
521,034/782,813.25 = 782,813.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
521,034x = 782,813.25 × 782,813.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
521,034x = 612,796,584,375.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 612,796,584,375.56/521,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,116.31
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