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Finding the Third Proportional to 192,999 and 425,262.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 192,999 and 425,262.75 is: 937,043.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192,999 : 425,262.75 = 425,262.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192,999/425,262.75 = 425,262.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192,999x = 425,262.75 × 425,262.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192,999x = 180,848,406,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,848,406,537.56/192,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937,043.23

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