Finding the Third Proportional to 887,328 and 1,330,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 887,328 and 1,330,560 is: 1,995,192.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
887,328 : 1,330,560 = 1,330,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
887,328/1,330,560 = 1,330,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
887,328x = 1,330,560 × 1,330,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
887,328x = 1,770,389,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,389,913,600/887,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,995,192.21
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