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Finding the Third Proportional to 300,897.75 and 660,834.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 300,897.75 and 660,834.75 is: 1,451,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,897.75 : 660,834.75 = 660,834.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,897.75/660,834.75 = 660,834.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,897.75x = 660,834.75 × 660,834.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,897.75x = 436,702,566,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,702,566,807.56/300,897.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,332.11

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