Finding the Third Proportional to 537,956 and 753,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 537,956 and 753,933 is: 1,056,619.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
537,956 : 753,933 = 753,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
537,956/753,933 = 753,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
537,956x = 753,933 × 753,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
537,956x = 568,414,968,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,414,968,489/537,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,056,619.81
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