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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,997.38 and 425,259.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,997.38 and 425,259.50 is: 937,036.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,997.38 : 425,259.50 = 425,259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,997.38/425,259.50 = 425,259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,997.38x = 425,259.50 × 425,259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,997.38x = 180,845,642,340.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,845,642,340.25/192,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,036.80

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