Finding the Third Proportional to 220,660 and 330,918
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 220,660 and 330,918 is: 496,269.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,660 : 330,918 = 330,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,660/330,918 = 330,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,660x = 330,918 × 330,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,660x = 109,506,722,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,506,722,724/220,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,269.02
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 110,330 and 165,459
Half scale
Find third proportional to 441,320 and 661,836
Double scale
Find third proportional to 220,662 and 330,921
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 330,990 and 496,377
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.