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Finding the Third Proportional to 454,404.30 and 672,832.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 454,404.30 and 672,832.83 is: 996,258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,404.30 : 672,832.83 = 672,832.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,404.30/672,832.83 = 672,832.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,404.30x = 672,832.83 × 672,832.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,404.30x = 452,704,014,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,704,014,602.69/454,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996,258.20

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