Finding the Third Proportional to 292,511.25 and 572,629.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 292,511.25 and 572,629.50 is: 1,120,998.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,511.25 : 572,629.50 = 572,629.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,511.25/572,629.50 = 572,629.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,511.25x = 572,629.50 × 572,629.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,511.25x = 327,904,544,270.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,904,544,270.25/292,511.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,120,998.06
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 146,255.63 and 286,314.75
Half scale
Find third proportional to 585,022.50 and 1,145,259
Double scale
Find third proportional to 292,513 and 572,633
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 438,766.88 and 858,944.25
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.96) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.