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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,297.50 and 622,414.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,297.50 and 622,414.50 is: 1,367,466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,297.50 : 622,414.50 = 622,414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,297.50/622,414.50 = 622,414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,297.50x = 622,414.50 × 622,414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,297.50x = 387,399,809,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,399,809,810.25/283,297.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,466.39

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