Finding the Third Proportional to 358,346 and 502,275
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 358,346 and 502,275 is: 704,012.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,346 : 502,275 = 502,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,346/502,275 = 502,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,346x = 502,275 × 502,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,346x = 252,280,175,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,280,175,625/358,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,012.81
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 179,173 and 251,137.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 716,692 and 1,004,550
Double scale
Find third proportional to 358,348 and 502,278
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 537,519 and 753,412.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.40) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.