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Finding the Third Proportional to 771,991.50 and 1,701,045

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Solution

The third proportional to 771,991.50 and 1,701,045 is: 3,748,168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,991.50 : 1,701,045 = 1,701,045 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,991.50/1,701,045 = 1,701,045/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,991.50x = 1,701,045 × 1,701,045
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,991.50x = 2,893,554,092,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,554,092,025/771,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748,168.33

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