Finding the Third Proportional to 204,884 and 447,122
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 204,884 and 447,122 is: 975,762.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,884 : 447,122 = 447,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,884/447,122 = 447,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,884x = 447,122 × 447,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,884x = 199,918,082,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,918,082,884/204,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,762.30
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 102,442 and 223,561
Half scale
Find third proportional to 409,768 and 894,244
Double scale
Find third proportional to 204,886 and 447,126
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 307,326 and 670,683
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.