Finding the Third Proportional to 344,934 and 731,610
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 344,934 and 731,610 is: 1,551,755.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,934 : 731,610 = 731,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,934/731,610 = 731,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,934x = 731,610 × 731,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,934x = 535,253,192,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,253,192,100/344,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,551,755.39
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 172,467 and 365,805
Half scale
Find third proportional to 689,868 and 1,463,220
Double scale
Find third proportional to 344,936 and 731,614
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 517,401 and 1,097,415
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.