Home / 211,242-469,713

Finding the Third Proportional to 211,242 and 469,713

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 211,242 and 469,713 is: 1,044,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,242 : 469,713 = 469,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,242/469,713 = 469,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,242x = 469,713 × 469,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,242x = 220,630,302,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,630,302,369/211,242
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044,443.35

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (2.22) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.