Finding the Third Proportional to 338,807 and 736,660
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 338,807 and 736,660 is: 1,601,702.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,807 : 736,660 = 736,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,807/736,660 = 736,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,807x = 736,660 × 736,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,807x = 542,667,955,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,667,955,600/338,807 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601,702.31
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 169,403.50 and 368,330
Half scale
Find third proportional to 677,614 and 1,473,320
Double scale
Find third proportional to 338,809 and 736,664
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 508,210.50 and 1,104,990
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.