Finding the Third Proportional to 901,866 and 1,348,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 901,866 and 1,348,425 is: 2,016,097.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
901,866 : 1,348,425 = 1,348,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
901,866/1,348,425 = 1,348,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
901,866x = 1,348,425 × 1,348,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
901,866x = 1,818,249,980,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,818,249,980,625/901,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,016,097.71
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