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Finding the Third Proportional to 382,737.25 and 563,033.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 382,737.25 and 563,033.50 is: 828,262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,737.25 : 563,033.50 = 563,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,737.25/563,033.50 = 563,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,737.25x = 563,033.50 × 563,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,737.25x = 317,006,722,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,006,722,122.25/382,737.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,262.01

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