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Finding the Third Proportional to 464,996.50 and 658,150.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 464,996.50 and 658,150.50 is: 931,538.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,996.50 : 658,150.50 = 658,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,996.50/658,150.50 = 658,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,996.50x = 658,150.50 × 658,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,996.50x = 433,162,080,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,162,080,650.25/464,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931,538.37

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