Finding the Third Proportional to 527,064 and 1,159,084.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 527,064 and 1,159,084.50 is: 2,548,982.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
527,064 : 1,159,084.50 = 1,159,084.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
527,064/1,159,084.50 = 1,159,084.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
527,064x = 1,159,084.50 × 1,159,084.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
527,064x = 1,343,476,878,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,343,476,878,140.25/527,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,548,982.44
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