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Finding the Third Proportional to 283,422.94 and 622,135.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 283,422.94 and 622,135.97 is: 1,365,638.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,422.94 : 622,135.97 = 622,135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,422.94/622,135.97 = 622,135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,422.94x = 622,135.97 × 622,135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,422.94x = 387,053,163,612.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,053,163,612.50/283,422.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365,638.11

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