Finding the Third Proportional to 357,300 and 568,750
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 357,300 and 568,750 is: 905,336.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,300 : 568,750 = 568,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,300/568,750 = 568,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,300x = 568,750 × 568,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,300x = 323,476,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,476,562,500/357,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,336.03
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 178,650 and 284,375
Half scale
Find third proportional to 714,600 and 1,137,500
Double scale
Find third proportional to 357,302 and 568,753
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 535,950 and 853,125
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.59) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.