Finding the Third Proportional to 245,286 and 529,281
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 245,286 and 529,281 is: 1,142,088.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,286 : 529,281 = 529,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,286/529,281 = 529,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,286x = 529,281 × 529,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,286x = 280,138,376,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,138,376,961/245,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,142,088.73
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 122,643 and 264,640.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 490,572 and 1,058,562
Double scale
Find third proportional to 245,288 and 529,285
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 367,929 and 793,921.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.