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Finding the Third Proportional to 529,438 and 795,364.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 529,438 and 795,364.44 is: 1,194,860.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,438 : 795,364.44 = 795,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,438/795,364.44 = 795,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,438x = 795,364.44 × 795,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,438x = 632,604,588,439.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,604,588,439.69/529,438
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,860.57

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