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Finding the Third Proportional to 424,174.50 and 622,005.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 424,174.50 and 622,005.75 is: 912,103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,174.50 : 622,005.75 = 622,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,174.50/622,005.75 = 622,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,174.50x = 622,005.75 × 622,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,174.50x = 386,891,153,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,891,153,033.06/424,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912,103.75

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