Finding the Third Proportional to 264,668 and 575,988
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 264,668 and 575,988 is: 1,253,503.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
264,668 : 575,988 = 575,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
264,668/575,988 = 575,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
264,668x = 575,988 × 575,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
264,668x = 331,762,176,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,762,176,144/264,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,253,503.17
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 132,334 and 287,994
Half scale
Find third proportional to 529,336 and 1,151,976
Double scale
Find third proportional to 264,670 and 575,992
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 397,002 and 863,982
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.