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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,062 and 1,125,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,062 and 1,125,174 is: 1,687,882.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,062 : 1,125,174 = 1,125,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,062/1,125,174 = 1,125,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,062x = 1,125,174 × 1,125,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,062x = 1,266,016,530,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,016,530,276/750,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,882.51

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