Finding the Third Proportional to 232,458 and 491,028
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 232,458 and 491,028 is: 1,037,213.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
232,458 : 491,028 = 491,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
232,458/491,028 = 491,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
232,458x = 491,028 × 491,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
232,458x = 241,108,496,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,108,496,784/232,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,037,213.16
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 116,229 and 245,514
Half scale
Find third proportional to 464,916 and 982,056
Double scale
Find third proportional to 232,460 and 491,032
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 348,687 and 736,542
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.11) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.