Finding the Third Proportional to 332,658 and 712,944
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 332,658 and 712,944 is: 1,527,963.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,658 : 712,944 = 712,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,658/712,944 = 712,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,658x = 712,944 × 712,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,658x = 508,289,147,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 508,289,147,136/332,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,527,963.09
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 166,329 and 356,472
Half scale
Find third proportional to 665,316 and 1,425,888
Double scale
Find third proportional to 332,660 and 712,948
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 498,987 and 1,069,416
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.