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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,795.50 and 350,194.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,795.50 and 350,194.50 is: 555,428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,795.50 : 350,194.50 = 350,194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,795.50/350,194.50 = 350,194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,795.50x = 350,194.50 × 350,194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,795.50x = 122,636,187,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,636,187,830.25/220,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,428.84

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