Finding the Third Proportional to 736,678 and 1,107,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 736,678 and 1,107,758 is: 1,665,758.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
736,678 : 1,107,758 = 1,107,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
736,678/1,107,758 = 1,107,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
736,678x = 1,107,758 × 1,107,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
736,678x = 1,227,127,786,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,227,127,786,564/736,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,665,758.70
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