Finding the Third Proportional to 315,646 and 425,274
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 315,646 and 425,274 is: 572,977.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,646 : 425,274 = 425,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,646/425,274 = 425,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,646x = 425,274 × 425,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,646x = 180,857,975,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,857,975,076/315,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,977.24
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 157,823 and 212,637
Half scale
Find third proportional to 631,292 and 850,548
Double scale
Find third proportional to 315,648 and 425,277
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 473,469 and 637,911
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.35) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.