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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,023.67 and 595,752.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,023.67 and 595,752.05 is: 946,394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,023.67 : 595,752.05 = 595,752.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,023.67/595,752.05 = 595,752.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,023.67x = 595,752.05 × 595,752.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,023.67x = 354,920,501,355.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,920,501,355.75/375,023.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,394.93

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