Finding the Third Proportional to 676,062 and 1,011,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 676,062 and 1,011,987 is: 1,514,828.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
676,062 : 1,011,987 = 1,011,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
676,062/1,011,987 = 1,011,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
676,062x = 1,011,987 × 1,011,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
676,062x = 1,024,117,688,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,024,117,688,169/676,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,514,828.06
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