Finding the Third Proportional to 757,670 and 1,176,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 757,670 and 1,176,342 is: 1,826,363.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757,670 : 1,176,342 = 1,176,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757,670/1,176,342 = 1,176,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757,670x = 1,176,342 × 1,176,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757,670x = 1,383,780,500,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,383,780,500,964/757,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,826,363.06
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