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Finding the Third Proportional to 463,990.50 and 705,705.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 463,990.50 and 705,705.75 is: 1,073,342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,990.50 : 705,705.75 = 705,705.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,990.50/705,705.75 = 705,705.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,990.50x = 705,705.75 × 705,705.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,990.50x = 498,020,605,583.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,020,605,583.06/463,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,342.25

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