Finding the Third Proportional to 301,289.63 and 656,661.94
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 301,289.63 and 656,661.94 is: 1,431,197.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,289.63 : 656,661.94 = 656,661.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,289.63/656,661.94 = 656,661.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,289.63x = 656,661.94 × 656,661.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,289.63x = 431,204,900,161.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 431,204,900,161.25/301,289.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,431,197.31
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 150,644.81 and 328,330.97
Half scale
Find third proportional to 602,579.25 and 1,313,323.88
Double scale
Find third proportional to 301,292 and 656,666
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 451,934.44 and 984,992.91
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.