Finding the Third Proportional to 547,278 and 818,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 547,278 and 818,721 is: 1,224,796.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
547,278 : 818,721 = 818,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
547,278/818,721 = 818,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
547,278x = 818,721 × 818,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
547,278x = 670,304,075,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 670,304,075,841/547,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,224,796.31
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