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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,963.50 and 581,170.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,963.50 and 581,170.50 is: 925,460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,963.50 : 581,170.50 = 581,170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,963.50/581,170.50 = 581,170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,963.50x = 581,170.50 × 581,170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,963.50x = 337,759,150,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,759,150,070.25/364,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,460.08

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