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Finding the Third Proportional to 296,167.64 and 639,617.77

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Solution

The third proportional to 296,167.64 and 639,617.77 is: 1,381,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,167.64 : 639,617.77 = 639,617.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,167.64/639,617.77 = 639,617.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,167.64x = 639,617.77 × 639,617.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,167.64x = 409,110,886,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,110,886,103.12/296,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,349.04

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