Home / 291,914-631,808

Finding the Third Proportional to 291,914 and 631,808

Calculator

Solution

The third proportional to 291,914 and 631,808 is: 1,367,462.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,914 : 631,808 = 631,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,914/631,808 = 631,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,914x = 631,808 × 631,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,914x = 399,181,348,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,181,348,864/291,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367,462.16

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.