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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,196.38 and 679,750.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,196.38 and 679,750.31 is: 1,035,554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,196.38 : 679,750.31 = 679,750.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,196.38/679,750.31 = 679,750.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,196.38x = 679,750.31 × 679,750.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,196.38x = 462,060,487,343.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,060,487,343.85/446,196.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035,554.10

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