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Finding the Third Proportional to 529,438.31 and 795,364.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 529,438.31 and 795,364.88 is: 1,194,861.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,438.31 : 795,364.88 = 795,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,438.31/795,364.88 = 795,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,438.31x = 795,364.88 × 795,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,438.31x = 632,605,284,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,605,284,383.77/529,438.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,861.18

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