Finding the Third Proportional to 219,442 and 327,727
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 219,442 and 327,727 is: 489,445.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,442 : 327,727 = 327,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,442/327,727 = 327,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,442x = 327,727 × 327,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,442x = 107,404,986,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,404,986,529/219,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,445.90
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 109,721 and 163,863.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 438,884 and 655,454
Double scale
Find third proportional to 219,444 and 327,730
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 329,163 and 491,590.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.