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Finding the Third Proportional to 319,774.50 and 699,684.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 319,774.50 and 699,684.75 is: 1,530,949.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,774.50 : 699,684.75 = 699,684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,774.50/699,684.75 = 699,684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,774.50x = 699,684.75 × 699,684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,774.50x = 489,558,749,382.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,558,749,382.56/319,774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,949.93

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