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Finding the Third Proportional to 152,630 and 335,710.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 152,630 and 335,710.75 is: 738,398.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,630 : 335,710.75 = 335,710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,630/335,710.75 = 335,710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,630x = 335,710.75 × 335,710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,630x = 112,701,707,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,701,707,665.56/152,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,398.14

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