Finding the Third Proportional to 892,818 and 1,341,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 892,818 and 1,341,261 is: 2,014,947.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
892,818 : 1,341,261 = 1,341,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
892,818/1,341,261 = 1,341,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
892,818x = 1,341,261 × 1,341,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
892,818x = 1,798,981,070,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,798,981,070,121/892,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,014,947.13
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