Finding the Third Proportional to 264,252 and 466,440
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 264,252 and 466,440 is: 823,328.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,252 : 466,440 = 466,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,252/466,440 = 466,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,252x = 466,440 × 466,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,252x = 217,566,273,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,566,273,600/264,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,328.77
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 132,126 and 233,220
Half scale
Find third proportional to 528,504 and 932,880
Double scale
Find third proportional to 264,254 and 466,444
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 396,378 and 699,660
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.77) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.