Finding the Third Proportional to 225,843 and 332,532
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 225,843 and 332,532 is: 489,621.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,843 : 332,532 = 332,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,843/332,532 = 332,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,843x = 332,532 × 332,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,843x = 110,577,531,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,577,531,024/225,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,621.25
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 112,921.50 and 166,266
Half scale
Find third proportional to 451,686 and 665,064
Double scale
Find third proportional to 225,845 and 332,535
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 338,764.50 and 498,798
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.47) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.