Finding the Third Proportional to 676,046 and 1,011,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,046 and 1,011,963 is: 1,514,792.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,046 : 1,011,963 = 1,011,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,046/1,011,963 = 1,011,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,046x = 1,011,963 × 1,011,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,046x = 1,024,069,113,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,024,069,113,369/676,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,792.06
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