Finding the Third Proportional to 339,912 and 460,007
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 339,912 and 460,007 is: 622,533.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,912 : 460,007 = 460,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,912/460,007 = 460,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,912x = 460,007 × 460,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,912x = 211,606,440,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,606,440,049/339,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622,533.01
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 169,956 and 230,003.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 679,824 and 920,014
Double scale
Find third proportional to 339,914 and 460,010
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 509,868 and 690,010.50
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.