Finding the Third Proportional to 803,866 and 1,244,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 803,866 and 1,244,148 is: 1,925,574.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
803,866 : 1,244,148 = 1,244,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
803,866/1,244,148 = 1,244,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
803,866x = 1,244,148 × 1,244,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
803,866x = 1,547,904,245,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,547,904,245,904/803,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,925,574.97
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