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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,273.50 and 757,842.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,273.50 and 757,842.50 is: 1,634,980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,273.50 : 757,842.50 = 757,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,273.50/757,842.50 = 757,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,273.50x = 757,842.50 × 757,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,273.50x = 574,325,254,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,325,254,806.25/351,273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634,980.31

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