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Finding the Third Proportional to 446,316.75 and 670,465.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 446,316.75 and 670,465.69 is: 1,007,186.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,316.75 : 670,465.69 = 670,465.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,316.75/670,465.69 = 670,465.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,316.75x = 670,465.69 × 670,465.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,316.75x = 449,524,238,114.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,524,238,114.85/446,316.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007,186.57

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