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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,454.38 and 671,128.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,454.38 and 671,128.88 is: 1,474,570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,454.38 : 671,128.88 = 671,128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,454.38/671,128.88 = 671,128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,454.38x = 671,128.88 × 671,128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,454.38x = 450,413,966,858.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,413,966,858.77/305,454.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,570.36

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