Finding the Third Proportional to 816,726 and 1,775,161.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 816,726 and 1,775,161.50 is: 3,858,329.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
816,726 : 1,775,161.50 = 1,775,161.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
816,726/1,775,161.50 = 1,775,161.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
816,726x = 1,775,161.50 × 1,775,161.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
816,726x = 3,151,198,351,082.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,151,198,351,082.25/816,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,858,329.91
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