Finding the Third Proportional to 322,995 and 495,793
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 322,995 and 495,793 is: 761,035.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,995 : 495,793 = 495,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,995/495,793 = 495,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,995x = 495,793 × 495,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,995x = 245,810,698,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,810,698,849/322,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,035.62
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 161,497.50 and 247,896.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 645,990 and 991,586
Double scale
Find third proportional to 322,997 and 495,796
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 484,492.50 and 743,689.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.53) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.