Finding the Third Proportional to 541,692 and 1,153,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 541,692 and 1,153,367 is: 2,455,741.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
541,692 : 1,153,367 = 1,153,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
541,692/1,153,367 = 1,153,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
541,692x = 1,153,367 × 1,153,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
541,692x = 1,330,255,436,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,255,436,689/541,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,455,741.34
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