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Finding the Third Proportional to 800,046 and 1,125,369

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Solution

The third proportional to 800,046 and 1,125,369 is: 1,582,978.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,046 : 1,125,369 = 1,125,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,046/1,125,369 = 1,125,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,046x = 1,125,369 × 1,125,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,046x = 1,266,455,386,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,455,386,161/800,046
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,978.21

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