Finding the Third Proportional to 243,054 and 380,412
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 243,054 and 380,412 is: 595,395.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
243,054 : 380,412 = 380,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
243,054/380,412 = 380,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
243,054x = 380,412 × 380,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
243,054x = 144,713,289,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,713,289,744/243,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,395.63
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 121,527 and 190,206
Half scale
Find third proportional to 486,108 and 760,824
Double scale
Find third proportional to 243,056 and 380,415
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 364,581 and 570,618
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.57) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.