Finding the Third Proportional to 360,660 and 560,652
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 360,660 and 560,652 is: 871,542.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,660 : 560,652 = 560,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,660/560,652 = 560,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,660x = 560,652 × 560,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,660x = 314,330,665,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,330,665,104/360,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,542.91
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 180,330 and 280,326
Half scale
Find third proportional to 721,320 and 1,121,304
Double scale
Find third proportional to 360,662 and 560,655
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 540,990 and 840,978
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.55) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.