Finding the Third Proportional to 290,296 and 439,820
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 290,296 and 439,820 is: 666,359.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,296 : 439,820 = 439,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,296/439,820 = 439,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,296x = 439,820 × 439,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,296x = 193,441,632,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,441,632,400/290,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 666,359.97
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 145,148 and 219,910
Half scale
Find third proportional to 580,592 and 879,640
Double scale
Find third proportional to 290,298 and 439,823
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 435,444 and 659,730
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.52) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.