Finding the Third Proportional to 364.50 and 789.75
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 364.50 and 789.75 is: 1,711.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364.50 : 789.75 = 789.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364.50/789.75 = 789.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364.50x = 789.75 × 789.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364.50x = 623,705.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 623,705.06/364.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,711.13
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 182.25 and 394.88
Half scale
Find third proportional to 729 and 1,579.50
Double scale
Find third proportional to 367 and 794
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 546.75 and 1,184.63
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.