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Finding the Third Proportional to 467,295.75 and 700,157.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 467,295.75 and 700,157.25 is: 1,049,057.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,295.75 : 700,157.25 = 700,157.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,295.75/700,157.25 = 700,157.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,295.75x = 700,157.25 × 700,157.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,295.75x = 490,220,174,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,220,174,727.56/467,295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049,057.64

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