Finding the Third Proportional to 252,402 and 544,152
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 252,402 and 544,152 is: 1,173,134.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,402 : 544,152 = 544,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,402/544,152 = 544,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,402x = 544,152 × 544,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,402x = 296,101,399,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,101,399,104/252,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,173,134.12
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 126,201 and 272,076
Half scale
Find third proportional to 504,804 and 1,088,304
Double scale
Find third proportional to 252,404 and 544,156
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 378,603 and 816,228
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.