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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,170.50 and 626,271.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,170.50 and 626,271.75 is: 844,983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,170.50 : 626,271.75 = 626,271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,170.50/626,271.75 = 626,271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,170.50x = 626,271.75 × 626,271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,170.50x = 392,216,304,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,216,304,848.06/464,170.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,983.27

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