Finding the Third Proportional to 304,681 and 668,439
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 304,681 and 668,439 is: 1,466,486.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,681 : 668,439 = 668,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,681/668,439 = 668,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,681x = 668,439 × 668,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,681x = 446,810,696,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,810,696,721/304,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,466,486.91
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 152,340.50 and 334,219.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 609,362 and 1,336,878
Double scale
Find third proportional to 304,683 and 668,443
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 457,021.50 and 1,002,658.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.