Home / 281,524-619,094

Finding the Third Proportional to 281,524 and 619,094

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 281,524 and 619,094 is: 1,361,437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,524 : 619,094 = 619,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,524/619,094 = 619,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,524x = 619,094 × 619,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,524x = 383,277,380,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,277,380,836/281,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,437.68

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (2.20) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.