Finding the Third Proportional to 311,904 and 455,220
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 311,904 and 455,220 is: 664,387.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
311,904 : 455,220 = 455,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
311,904/455,220 = 455,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
311,904x = 455,220 × 455,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
311,904x = 207,225,248,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,225,248,400/311,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,387.92
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 155,952 and 227,610
Half scale
Find third proportional to 623,808 and 910,440
Double scale
Find third proportional to 311,906 and 455,223
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 467,856 and 682,830
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.46) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.