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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,604.50 and 466,094.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,604.50 and 466,094.25 is: 722,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,604.50 : 466,094.25 = 466,094.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,604.50/466,094.25 = 466,094.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,604.50x = 466,094.25 × 466,094.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,604.50x = 217,243,849,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,243,849,883.06/300,604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,689.95

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