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Finding the Third Proportional to 379,977.50 and 592,970.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 379,977.50 and 592,970.25 is: 925,354.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,977.50 : 592,970.25 = 592,970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,977.50/592,970.25 = 592,970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,977.50x = 592,970.25 × 592,970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,977.50x = 351,613,717,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,613,717,385.06/379,977.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,354.05

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