Finding the Third Proportional to 261,729 and 394,782
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 261,729 and 394,782 is: 595,474.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,729 : 394,782 = 394,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,729/394,782 = 394,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,729x = 394,782 × 394,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,729x = 155,852,827,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,852,827,524/261,729 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 595,474.05
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 130,864.50 and 197,391
Half scale
Find third proportional to 523,458 and 789,564
Double scale
Find third proportional to 261,731 and 394,785
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 392,593.50 and 592,173
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.