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Finding the Third Proportional to 284,926,598 and 425,712,615

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Solution

The third proportional to 284,926,598 and 425,712,615 is: 636,062,873.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,926,598 : 425,712,615 = 425,712,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,926,598/425,712,615 = 425,712,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,926,598x = 425,712,615 × 425,712,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,926,598x = 181,231,230,570,138,240
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,231,230,570,138,240/284,926,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,062,873.18

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