Finding the Third Proportional to 305,182 and 662,903
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 305,182 and 662,903 is: 1,439,928.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
305,182 : 662,903 = 662,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
305,182/662,903 = 662,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
305,182x = 662,903 × 662,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
305,182x = 439,440,387,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 439,440,387,409/305,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,928.92
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 152,591 and 331,451.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 610,364 and 1,325,806
Double scale
Find third proportional to 305,184 and 662,907
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 457,773 and 994,354.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.