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Finding the Third Proportional to 305,594.25 and 663,778.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 305,594.25 and 663,778.50 is: 1,441,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305,594.25 : 663,778.50 = 663,778.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305,594.25/663,778.50 = 663,778.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305,594.25x = 663,778.50 × 663,778.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305,594.25x = 440,601,897,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,601,897,062.25/305,594.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441,787.26

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