Finding the Third Proportional to 282,582 and 614,250
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 282,582 and 614,250 is: 1,335,198.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,582 : 614,250 = 614,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,582/614,250 = 614,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,582x = 614,250 × 614,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,582x = 377,303,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,303,062,500/282,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,335,198.50
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 141,291 and 307,125
Half scale
Find third proportional to 565,164 and 1,228,500
Double scale
Find third proportional to 282,584 and 614,254
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 423,873 and 921,375
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.