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Finding the Third Proportional to 450,932.06 and 674,211.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 450,932.06 and 674,211.09 is: 1,008,046.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450,932.06 : 674,211.09 = 674,211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450,932.06/674,211.09 = 674,211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450,932.06x = 674,211.09 × 674,211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450,932.06x = 454,560,598,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,560,598,935.57/450,932.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008,046.75

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