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Finding the Third Proportional to 441,755.25 and 708,759.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 441,755.25 and 708,759.75 is: 1,137,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,755.25 : 708,759.75 = 708,759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,755.25/708,759.75 = 708,759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,755.25x = 708,759.75 × 708,759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,755.25x = 502,340,383,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,340,383,220.06/441,755.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137,146.38

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