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Finding the Third Proportional to 301,459.50 and 663,640.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 301,459.50 and 663,640.50 is: 1,460,954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,459.50 : 663,640.50 = 663,640.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,459.50/663,640.50 = 663,640.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,459.50x = 663,640.50 × 663,640.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,459.50x = 440,418,713,240.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,418,713,240.25/301,459.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,954.83

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