Home / 246,706-352,531

Finding the Third Proportional to 246,706 and 352,531

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 246,706 and 352,531 is: 503,749.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,706 : 352,531 = 352,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,706/352,531 = 352,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,706x = 352,531 × 352,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,706x = 124,278,105,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,278,105,961/246,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,749.83

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.43) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.