Finding the Third Proportional to 312,208 and 671,802
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 312,208 and 671,802 is: 1,445,568.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,208 : 671,802 = 671,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,208/671,802 = 671,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,208x = 671,802 × 671,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,208x = 451,317,927,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,317,927,204/312,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,445,568.11
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 156,104 and 335,901
Half scale
Find third proportional to 624,416 and 1,343,604
Double scale
Find third proportional to 312,210 and 671,806
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 468,312 and 1,007,703
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.