Finding the Third Proportional to 322.50 and 509.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 322.50 and 509.50 is: 804.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322.50 : 509.50 = 509.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322.50/509.50 = 509.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322.50x = 509.50 × 509.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322.50x = 259,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,590.25/322.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804.93
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 161.25 and 254.75
Half scale
Find third proportional to 645 and 1,019
Double scale
Find third proportional to 325 and 513
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 483.75 and 764.25
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.58) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.