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Finding the Third Proportional to 470,363.06 and 706,604.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 470,363.06 and 706,604.44 is: 1,061,498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,363.06 : 706,604.44 = 706,604.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,363.06/706,604.44 = 706,604.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,363.06x = 706,604.44 × 706,604.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,363.06x = 499,289,831,094.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,289,831,094.69/470,363.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061,498.81

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