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Finding the Third Proportional to 303,666.47 and 703,002.80

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Solution

The third proportional to 303,666.47 and 703,002.80 is: 1,627,486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,666.47 : 703,002.80 = 703,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,666.47/703,002.80 = 703,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,666.47x = 703,002.80 × 703,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,666.47x = 494,212,932,414.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,212,932,414.07/303,666.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627,486.02

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