Finding the Third Proportional to 348,263 and 754,490.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 348,263 and 754,490.50 is: 1,634,557.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,263 : 754,490.50 = 754,490.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,263/754,490.50 = 754,490.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,263x = 754,490.50 × 754,490.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,263x = 569,255,914,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,255,914,590.25/348,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,634,557.55
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 174,131.50 and 377,245.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 696,526 and 1,508,981
Double scale
Find third proportional to 348,265 and 754,495
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 522,394.50 and 1,131,735.75
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.