Finding the Third Proportional to 260,408 and 570,670
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 260,408 and 570,670 is: 1,250,592.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,408 : 570,670 = 570,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,408/570,670 = 570,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,408x = 570,670 × 570,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,408x = 325,664,248,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 325,664,248,900/260,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,250,592.34
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 130,204 and 285,335
Half scale
Find third proportional to 520,816 and 1,141,340
Double scale
Find third proportional to 260,410 and 570,674
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 390,612 and 856,005
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.