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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,926.69 and 590,079.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,926.69 and 590,079.94 is: 936,190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,926.69 : 590,079.94 = 590,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,926.69/590,079.94 = 590,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,926.69x = 590,079.94 × 590,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,926.69x = 348,194,332,640.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,194,332,640.00/371,926.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936,190.77

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