Finding the Third Proportional to 228,611 and 339,604
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 228,611 and 339,604 is: 504,485.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,611 : 339,604 = 339,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,611/339,604 = 339,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,611x = 339,604 × 339,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,611x = 115,330,876,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,330,876,816/228,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,485.25
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 114,305.50 and 169,802
Half scale
Find third proportional to 457,222 and 679,208
Double scale
Find third proportional to 228,613 and 339,607
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 342,916.50 and 509,406
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.