Finding the Third Proportional to 284,398 and 603,788
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 284,398 and 603,788 is: 1,281,865.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,398 : 603,788 = 603,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,398/603,788 = 603,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,398x = 603,788 × 603,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,398x = 364,559,948,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,559,948,944/284,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,281,865.38
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 142,199 and 301,894
Half scale
Find third proportional to 568,796 and 1,207,576
Double scale
Find third proportional to 284,400 and 603,792
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 426,597 and 905,682
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.