Finding the Third Proportional to 226,554 and 529,125
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 226,554 and 529,125 is: 1,235,790.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,554 : 529,125 = 529,125 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,554/529,125 = 529,125/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,554x = 529,125 × 529,125 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,554x = 279,973,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,973,265,625/226,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,235,790.43
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 113,277 and 264,562.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 453,108 and 1,058,250
Double scale
Find third proportional to 226,556 and 529,130
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 339,831 and 793,687.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.34) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.