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Finding the Third Proportional to 660,007.13 and 991,468.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 660,007.13 and 991,468.69 is: 1,489,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660,007.13 : 991,468.69 = 991,468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660,007.13/991,468.69 = 991,468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660,007.13x = 991,468.69 × 991,468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660,007.13x = 983,010,158,292.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,010,158,292.97/660,007.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489,393.25

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