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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,267 and 796,245.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,267 and 796,245.50 is: 1,750,109.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,267 : 796,245.50 = 796,245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,267/796,245.50 = 796,245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,267x = 796,245.50 × 796,245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,267x = 634,006,896,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,006,896,270.25/362,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750,109.44

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