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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,316.50 and 684,754.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,316.50 and 684,754.50 is: 1,041,242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,316.50 : 684,754.50 = 684,754.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,316.50/684,754.50 = 684,754.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,316.50x = 684,754.50 × 684,754.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,316.50x = 468,888,725,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,888,725,270.25/450,316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041,242.60

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