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Finding the Third Proportional to 750,112 and 1,617,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 750,112 and 1,617,504 is: 3,487,904.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,112 : 1,617,504 = 1,617,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,112/1,617,504 = 1,617,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,112x = 1,617,504 × 1,617,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,112x = 2,616,319,190,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,616,319,190,016/750,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487,904.73

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