Finding the Third Proportional to 729,498 and 1,091,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 729,498 and 1,091,327 is: 1,632,622.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
729,498 : 1,091,327 = 1,091,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
729,498/1,091,327 = 1,091,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
729,498x = 1,091,327 × 1,091,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
729,498x = 1,190,994,620,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,190,994,620,929/729,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,632,622.19
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