Finding the Third Proportional to 247,930 and 537,060
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 247,930 and 537,060 is: 1,163,366.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
247,930 : 537,060 = 537,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
247,930/537,060 = 537,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
247,930x = 537,060 × 537,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
247,930x = 288,433,443,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,433,443,600/247,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,163,366.45
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 123,965 and 268,530
Half scale
Find third proportional to 495,860 and 1,074,120
Double scale
Find third proportional to 247,932 and 537,064
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 371,895 and 805,590
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.