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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,276.63 and 794,625.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,276.63 and 794,625.19 is: 1,714,551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,276.63 : 794,625.19 = 794,625.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,276.63/794,625.19 = 794,625.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,276.63x = 794,625.19 × 794,625.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,276.63x = 631,429,188,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,429,188,609.41/368,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,551.36

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