Finding the Third Proportional to 263,352 and 376,328
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 263,352 and 376,328 is: 537,769.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
263,352 : 376,328 = 376,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
263,352/376,328 = 376,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
263,352x = 376,328 × 376,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
263,352x = 141,622,763,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,622,763,584/263,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,769.84
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 131,676 and 188,164
Half scale
Find third proportional to 526,704 and 752,656
Double scale
Find third proportional to 263,354 and 376,331
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 395,028 and 564,492
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.43) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.