Finding the Third Proportional to 298,926,974 and 420,771,617
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 298,926,974 and 420,771,617 is: 592,280,955.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
298,926,974 : 420,771,617 = 420,771,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
298,926,974/420,771,617 = 420,771,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
298,926,974x = 420,771,617 × 420,771,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
298,926,974x = 177,048,753,672,794,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,048,753,672,794,688/298,926,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 592,280,955.12
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 149,463,487 and 210,385,808.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 597,853,948 and 841,543,234
Double scale
Find third proportional to 298,926,976 and 420,771,620
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 448,390,461 and 631,157,425.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.41) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.