Finding the Third Proportional to 212,724 and 448,686
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 212,724 and 448,686 is: 946,386.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,724 : 448,686 = 448,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,724/448,686 = 448,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,724x = 448,686 × 448,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,724x = 201,319,126,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,319,126,596/212,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 946,386.52
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 106,362 and 224,343
Half scale
Find third proportional to 425,448 and 897,372
Double scale
Find third proportional to 212,726 and 448,690
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 319,086 and 673,029
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.11) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.