Finding the Third Proportional to 213,311 and 460,830
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 213,311 and 460,830 is: 995,561.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,311 : 460,830 = 460,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,311/460,830 = 460,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,311x = 460,830 × 460,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,311x = 212,364,288,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,364,288,900/213,311 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 995,561.83
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 106,655.50 and 230,415
Half scale
Find third proportional to 426,622 and 921,660
Double scale
Find third proportional to 213,313 and 460,834
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 319,966.50 and 691,245
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.