Finding the Third Proportional to 203,058 and 446,616
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 203,058 and 446,616 is: 982,309.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,058 : 446,616 = 446,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,058/446,616 = 446,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,058x = 446,616 × 446,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,058x = 199,465,851,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,465,851,456/203,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,309.74
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 101,529 and 223,308
Half scale
Find third proportional to 406,116 and 893,232
Double scale
Find third proportional to 203,060 and 446,620
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 304,587 and 669,924
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.20) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.