Finding the Third Proportional to 214,924 and 331,407
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 214,924 and 331,407 is: 511,020.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,924 : 331,407 = 331,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,924/331,407 = 331,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,924x = 331,407 × 331,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,924x = 109,830,599,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,830,599,649/214,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,020.64
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 107,462 and 165,703.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 429,848 and 662,814
Double scale
Find third proportional to 214,926 and 331,410
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 322,386 and 497,110.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.54) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.