Finding the Third Proportional to 245,664 and 375,552
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 245,664 and 375,552 is: 574,114.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,664 : 375,552 = 375,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,664/375,552 = 375,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,664x = 375,552 × 375,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,664x = 141,039,304,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,039,304,704/245,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 574,114.66
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 122,832 and 187,776
Half scale
Find third proportional to 491,328 and 751,104
Double scale
Find third proportional to 245,666 and 375,555
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 368,496 and 563,328
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.53) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.