Finding the Third Proportional to 282,056 and 593,200
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 282,056 and 593,200 is: 1,247,575.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,056 : 593,200 = 593,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,056/593,200 = 593,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,056x = 593,200 × 593,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,056x = 351,886,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 351,886,240,000/282,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,247,575.80
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 141,028 and 296,600
Half scale
Find third proportional to 564,112 and 1,186,400
Double scale
Find third proportional to 282,058 and 593,204
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 423,084 and 889,800
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.10) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.