Finding the Third Proportional to 692,482 and 1,035,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 692,482 and 1,035,954 is: 1,549,788.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,482 : 1,035,954 = 1,035,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,482/1,035,954 = 1,035,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,482x = 1,035,954 × 1,035,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,482x = 1,073,200,690,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,073,200,690,116/692,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,788.57
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