Finding the Third Proportional to 354,908 and 510,154
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 354,908 and 510,154 is: 733,308.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,908 : 510,154 = 510,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,908/510,154 = 510,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,908x = 510,154 × 510,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,908x = 260,257,103,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,257,103,716/354,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,308.64
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 177,454 and 255,077
Half scale
Find third proportional to 709,816 and 1,020,308
Double scale
Find third proportional to 354,910 and 510,157
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 532,362 and 765,231
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.44) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.