Finding the Third Proportional to 311,769 and 673,353
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 311,769 and 673,353 is: 1,454,295.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,769 : 673,353 = 673,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,769/673,353 = 673,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,769x = 673,353 × 673,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,769x = 453,404,262,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,404,262,609/311,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,295.53
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 155,884.50 and 336,676.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 623,538 and 1,346,706
Double scale
Find third proportional to 311,771 and 673,357
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 467,653.50 and 1,010,029.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.