Finding the Third Proportional to 788,184 and 1,694,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 788,184 and 1,694,628 is: 3,643,519.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
788,184 : 1,694,628 = 1,694,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
788,184/1,694,628 = 1,694,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
788,184x = 1,694,628 × 1,694,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
788,184x = 2,871,764,058,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,871,764,058,384/788,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,643,519.86
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