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Finding the Third Proportional to 529.03 and 793.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 529.03 and 793.55 is: 1,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 793.55 = 793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/793.55 = 793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 793.55 × 793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 629,716.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,716.64/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.32

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