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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,955.50 and 714,399.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,955.50 and 714,399.75 is: 1,542,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,955.50 : 714,399.75 = 714,399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,955.50/714,399.75 = 714,399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,955.50x = 714,399.75 × 714,399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,955.50x = 510,367,002,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,367,002,800.06/330,955.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,101.59

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