Finding the Third Proportional to 367,079 and 483,766
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 367,079 and 483,766 is: 637,545.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,079 : 483,766 = 483,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,079/483,766 = 483,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,079x = 483,766 × 483,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,079x = 234,029,542,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 234,029,542,756/367,079 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,545.44
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 183,539.50 and 241,883
Half scale
Find third proportional to 734,158 and 967,532
Double scale
Find third proportional to 367,081 and 483,769
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 550,618.50 and 725,649
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.32) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.