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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,069.13 and 661,182.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,069.13 and 661,182.75 is: 1,452,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,069.13 : 661,182.75 = 661,182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,069.13/661,182.75 = 661,182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,069.13x = 661,182.75 × 661,182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,069.13x = 437,162,628,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,162,628,897.56/301,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,034.08

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