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Finding the Third Proportional to 620,889 and 1,363,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 620,889 and 1,363,701 is: 2,995,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620,889 : 1,363,701 = 1,363,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620,889/1,363,701 = 1,363,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620,889x = 1,363,701 × 1,363,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620,889x = 1,859,680,417,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,680,417,401/620,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995,189.83

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