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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,080.50 and 651,195.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,080.50 and 651,195.75 is: 1,432,231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,080.50 : 651,195.75 = 651,195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,080.50/651,195.75 = 651,195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,080.50x = 651,195.75 × 651,195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,080.50x = 424,055,904,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,055,904,818.06/296,080.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,231.79

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