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Finding the Third Proportional to 528,112 and 1,140,396.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 528,112 and 1,140,396.50 is: 2,462,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528,112 : 1,140,396.50 = 1,140,396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528,112/1,140,396.50 = 1,140,396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528,112x = 1,140,396.50 × 1,140,396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528,112x = 1,300,504,177,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,504,177,212.25/528,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462,553.73

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