Finding the Third Proportional to 205,726.50 and 449,901
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 205,726.50 and 449,901 is: 983,883.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,726.50 : 449,901 = 449,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,726.50/449,901 = 449,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,726.50x = 449,901 × 449,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,726.50x = 202,410,909,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,410,909,801/205,726.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 983,883.50
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 102,863.25 and 224,950.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 411,453 and 899,802
Double scale
Find third proportional to 205,729 and 449,905
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 308,589.75 and 674,851.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.