Finding the Third Proportional to 210,553 and 456,578
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 210,553 and 456,578 is: 990,075.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,553 : 456,578 = 456,578 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,553/456,578 = 456,578/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,553x = 456,578 × 456,578 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,553x = 208,463,470,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,463,470,084/210,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,075.99
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 105,276.50 and 228,289
Half scale
Find third proportional to 421,106 and 913,156
Double scale
Find third proportional to 210,555 and 456,582
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 315,829.50 and 684,867
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.