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Finding the Third Proportional to 311,655.94 and 672,519.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 311,655.94 and 672,519.38 is: 1,451,223.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,655.94 : 672,519.38 = 672,519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,655.94/672,519.38 = 672,519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,655.94x = 672,519.38 × 672,519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,655.94x = 452,282,309,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,282,309,750.39/311,655.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,223.14

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