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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,066 and 1,125,181

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,066 and 1,125,181 is: 1,687,894.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,066 : 1,125,181 = 1,125,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,066/1,125,181 = 1,125,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,066x = 1,125,181 × 1,125,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,066x = 1,266,032,282,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,032,282,761/750,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687,894.51

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