Finding the Third Proportional to 968,808 and 1,453,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 968,808 and 1,453,536 is: 2,180,790.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
968,808 : 1,453,536 = 1,453,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
968,808/1,453,536 = 1,453,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
968,808x = 1,453,536 × 1,453,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
968,808x = 2,112,766,903,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,112,766,903,296/968,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,180,790.11
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