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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,107.50 and 651,250.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,107.50 and 651,250.50 is: 1,432,342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,107.50 : 651,250.50 = 651,250.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,107.50/651,250.50 = 651,250.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,107.50x = 651,250.50 × 651,250.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,107.50x = 424,127,213,750.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,127,213,750.25/296,107.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,342.02

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