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Finding the Third Proportional to 269,512.73 and 593,710.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 269,512.73 and 593,710.59 is: 1,307,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,512.73 : 593,710.59 = 593,710.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,512.73/593,710.59 = 593,710.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,512.73x = 593,710.59 × 593,710.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,512.73x = 352,492,269,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,492,269,130.98/269,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307,887.25

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