Finding the Third Proportional to 290,516 and 424,626
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 290,516 and 424,626 is: 620,644.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
290,516 : 424,626 = 424,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
290,516/424,626 = 424,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
290,516x = 424,626 × 424,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
290,516x = 180,307,239,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,307,239,876/290,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,644.78
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 145,258 and 212,313
Half scale
Find third proportional to 581,032 and 849,252
Double scale
Find third proportional to 290,518 and 424,629
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 435,774 and 636,939
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.46) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.