Finding the Third Proportional to 729,486 and 1,091,313
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,486 and 1,091,313 is: 1,632,607.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,486 : 1,091,313 = 1,091,313 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,486/1,091,313 = 1,091,313/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,486x = 1,091,313 × 1,091,313 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,486x = 1,190,964,063,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,190,964,063,969/729,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,632,607.16
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