Finding the Third Proportional to 704,848 and 1,058,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 704,848 and 1,058,833 is: 1,590,594.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,848 : 1,058,833 = 1,058,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,848/1,058,833 = 1,058,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,848x = 1,058,833 × 1,058,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,848x = 1,121,127,321,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,121,127,321,889/704,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,590,594.46
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