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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,366.50 and 662,998.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,366.50 and 662,998.50 is: 1,458,579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,366.50 : 662,998.50 = 662,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,366.50/662,998.50 = 662,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,366.50x = 662,998.50 × 662,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,366.50x = 439,567,011,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,567,011,002.25/301,366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,579.54

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