Finding the Third Proportional to 526,731.75 and 1,136,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 526,731.75 and 1,136,430 is: 2,451,861.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
526,731.75 : 1,136,430 = 1,136,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
526,731.75/1,136,430 = 1,136,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
526,731.75x = 1,136,430 × 1,136,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
526,731.75x = 1,291,473,144,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,291,473,144,900/526,731.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,451,861.21
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