Finding the Third Proportional to 255,944 and 551,132.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 255,944 and 551,132.50 is: 1,186,771.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,944 : 551,132.50 = 551,132.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,944/551,132.50 = 551,132.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,944x = 551,132.50 × 551,132.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,944x = 303,747,032,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,747,032,556.25/255,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,771.45
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 127,972 and 275,566.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 511,888 and 1,102,265
Double scale
Find third proportional to 255,946 and 551,137
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 383,916 and 826,698.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.