Finding the Third Proportional to 302,024 and 442,882
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 302,024 and 442,882 is: 649,433.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,024 : 442,882 = 442,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,024/442,882 = 442,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,024x = 442,882 × 442,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,024x = 196,144,465,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,144,465,924/302,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,433.38
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 151,012 and 221,441
Half scale
Find third proportional to 604,048 and 885,764
Double scale
Find third proportional to 302,026 and 442,885
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 453,036 and 664,323
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.47) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.