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Finding the Third Proportional to 338,752.13 and 736,003.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 338,752.13 and 736,003.13 is: 1,599,106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,752.13 : 736,003.13 = 736,003.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,752.13/736,003.13 = 736,003.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,752.13x = 736,003.13 × 736,003.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,752.13x = 541,700,600,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,700,600,009.77/338,752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599,106.13

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