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Finding the Third Proportional to 473,485.97 and 710,775.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 473,485.97 and 710,775.75 is: 1,066,984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473,485.97 : 710,775.75 = 710,775.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473,485.97/710,775.75 = 710,775.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473,485.97x = 710,775.75 × 710,775.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473,485.97x = 505,202,166,788.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,202,166,788.06/473,485.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066,984.45

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