Finding the Third Proportional to 267,364.50 and 399,693
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 267,364.50 and 399,693 is: 597,515.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
267,364.50 : 399,693 = 399,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
267,364.50/399,693 = 399,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
267,364.50x = 399,693 × 399,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
267,364.50x = 159,754,494,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,754,494,249/267,364.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,515.73
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 133,682.25 and 199,846.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 534,729 and 799,386
Double scale
Find third proportional to 267,367 and 399,696
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 401,046.75 and 599,539.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.