Finding the Third Proportional to 526,140 and 1,136,353.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,140 and 1,136,353.50 is: 2,454,288.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,140 : 1,136,353.50 = 1,136,353.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,140/1,136,353.50 = 1,136,353.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,140x = 1,136,353.50 × 1,136,353.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,140x = 1,291,299,276,962.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,291,299,276,962.25/526,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,288.36
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