Finding the Third Proportional to 315,204 and 473,130
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 315,204 and 473,130 is: 710,181.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,204 : 473,130 = 473,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,204/473,130 = 473,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,204x = 473,130 × 473,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,204x = 223,851,996,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,851,996,900/315,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,181.33
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 157,602 and 236,565
Half scale
Find third proportional to 630,408 and 946,260
Double scale
Find third proportional to 315,206 and 473,133
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 472,806 and 709,695
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.