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Finding the Third Proportional to 244,996 and 367,496

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Solution

The third proportional to 244,996 and 367,496 is: 551,247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,996 : 367,496 = 367,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,996/367,496 = 367,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,996x = 367,496 × 367,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,996x = 135,053,310,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,053,310,016/244,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,247.00

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