Finding the Third Proportional to 663,252 and 1,421,137.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 663,252 and 1,421,137.50 is: 3,045,044.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
663,252 : 1,421,137.50 = 1,421,137.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
663,252/1,421,137.50 = 1,421,137.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
663,252x = 1,421,137.50 × 1,421,137.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
663,252x = 2,019,631,793,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,019,631,793,906.25/663,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,045,044.41
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