Finding the Third Proportional to 217,366 and 448,700
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 217,366 and 448,700 is: 926,233.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,366 : 448,700 = 448,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,366/448,700 = 448,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,366x = 448,700 × 448,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,366x = 201,331,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,331,690,000/217,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,233.59
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 108,683 and 224,350
Half scale
Find third proportional to 434,732 and 897,400
Double scale
Find third proportional to 217,368 and 448,704
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 326,049 and 673,050
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.06) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.