Finding the Third Proportional to 903,296 and 1,298,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 903,296 and 1,298,355 is: 1,866,194.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,296 : 1,298,355 = 1,298,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,296/1,298,355 = 1,298,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,296x = 1,298,355 × 1,298,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,296x = 1,685,725,706,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,685,725,706,025/903,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,866,194.14
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