Finding the Third Proportional to 625,866 and 1,351,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 625,866 and 1,351,503 is: 2,918,452.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
625,866 : 1,351,503 = 1,351,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
625,866/1,351,503 = 1,351,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
625,866x = 1,351,503 × 1,351,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
625,866x = 1,826,560,359,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,826,560,359,009/625,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,918,452.77
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