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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,994.88 and 425,254.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,994.88 and 425,254.50 is: 937,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,994.88 : 425,254.50 = 425,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,994.88/425,254.50 = 425,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,994.88x = 425,254.50 × 425,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,994.88x = 180,841,389,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,841,389,770.25/192,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,026.90

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