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Finding the Third Proportional to 220,795.88 and 350,193.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 220,795.88 and 350,193.38 is: 555,424.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,795.88 : 350,193.38 = 350,193.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,795.88/350,193.38 = 350,193.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,795.88x = 350,193.38 × 350,193.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,795.88x = 122,635,399,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,635,399,893.89/220,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,424.33

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