Finding the Third Proportional to 698,896 and 1,047,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 698,896 and 1,047,246 is: 1,569,223.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
698,896 : 1,047,246 = 1,047,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
698,896/1,047,246 = 1,047,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
698,896x = 1,047,246 × 1,047,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
698,896x = 1,096,724,184,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,096,724,184,516/698,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,569,223.73
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