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Finding the Third Proportional to 447,369.75 and 677,571.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 447,369.75 and 677,571.75 is: 1,026,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,369.75 : 677,571.75 = 677,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,369.75/677,571.75 = 677,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,369.75x = 677,571.75 × 677,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,369.75x = 459,103,476,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,103,476,398.06/447,369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026,228.25

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