Home / 264,040-570,174

Finding the Third Proportional to 264,040 and 570,174

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 264,040 and 570,174 is: 1,231,246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,040 : 570,174 = 570,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,040/570,174 = 570,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,040x = 570,174 × 570,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,040x = 325,098,390,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,098,390,276/264,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,246.74

Related Problems

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.