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Finding the Third Proportional to 306,640.13 and 451,104.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 306,640.13 and 451,104.75 is: 663,629.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,640.13 : 451,104.75 = 451,104.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,640.13/451,104.75 = 451,104.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,640.13x = 451,104.75 × 451,104.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,640.13x = 203,495,495,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,495,495,472.56/306,640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,629.70

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