Finding the Third Proportional to 250,322 and 387,366
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 250,322 and 387,366 is: 599,437.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,322 : 387,366 = 387,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,322/387,366 = 387,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,322x = 387,366 × 387,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,322x = 150,052,417,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,052,417,956/250,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 599,437.60
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 125,161 and 193,683
Half scale
Find third proportional to 500,644 and 774,732
Double scale
Find third proportional to 250,324 and 387,369
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 375,483 and 581,049
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.55) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.