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Finding the Third Proportional to 630,342.94 and 946,159.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 630,342.94 and 946,159.88 is: 1,420,208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,342.94 : 946,159.88 = 946,159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,342.94/946,159.88 = 946,159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,342.94x = 946,159.88 × 946,159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,342.94x = 895,218,509,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,218,509,060.02/630,342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,208.68

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