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Finding the Third Proportional to 445,691.25 and 670,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 445,691.25 and 670,671 is: 1,009,217.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,691.25 : 670,671 = 670,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,691.25/670,671 = 670,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,691.25x = 670,671 × 670,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,691.25x = 449,799,590,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,799,590,241/445,691.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009,217.91

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