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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,384.50 and 827,194.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,384.50 and 827,194.50 is: 1,817,956.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,384.50 : 827,194.50 = 827,194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,384.50/827,194.50 = 827,194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,384.50x = 827,194.50 × 827,194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,384.50x = 684,250,740,830.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,250,740,830.25/376,384.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817,956.75

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