Finding the Third Proportional to 213,426 and 321,546
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 213,426 and 321,546 is: 484,438.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,426 : 321,546 = 321,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,426/321,546 = 321,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,426x = 321,546 × 321,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,426x = 103,391,830,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 103,391,830,116/213,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,438.78
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 106,713 and 160,773
Half scale
Find third proportional to 426,852 and 643,092
Double scale
Find third proportional to 213,428 and 321,549
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 320,139 and 482,319
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.