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Finding the Third Proportional to 549,271.13 and 831,647.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 549,271.13 and 831,647.25 is: 1,259,190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549,271.13 : 831,647.25 = 831,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549,271.13/831,647.25 = 831,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549,271.13x = 831,647.25 × 831,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549,271.13x = 691,637,148,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,637,148,432.56/549,271.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,190.80

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