Finding the Third Proportional to 269,950 and 419,073
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 269,950 and 419,073 is: 650,572.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
269,950 : 419,073 = 419,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
269,950/419,073 = 419,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
269,950x = 419,073 × 419,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
269,950x = 175,622,179,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,622,179,329/269,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 650,572.99
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 134,975 and 209,536.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 539,900 and 838,146
Double scale
Find third proportional to 269,952 and 419,076
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 404,925 and 628,609.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.55) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.