Finding the Third Proportional to 544,698 and 1,164,172.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 544,698 and 1,164,172.50 is: 2,488,163.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,698 : 1,164,172.50 = 1,164,172.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,698/1,164,172.50 = 1,164,172.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,698x = 1,164,172.50 × 1,164,172.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,698x = 1,355,297,609,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,355,297,609,756.25/544,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,488,163.37
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