Finding the Third Proportional to 341,254 and 503,133
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 341,254 and 503,133 is: 741,801.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,254 : 503,133 = 503,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,254/503,133 = 503,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,254x = 503,133 × 503,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,254x = 253,142,815,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,142,815,689/341,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,801.75
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 170,627 and 251,566.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 682,508 and 1,006,266
Double scale
Find third proportional to 341,256 and 503,136
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 511,881 and 754,699.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.47) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.