Finding the Third Proportional to 368,464 and 764,624
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 368,464 and 764,624 is: 1,586,721.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,464 : 764,624 = 764,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,464/764,624 = 764,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,464x = 764,624 × 764,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,464x = 584,649,861,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 584,649,861,376/368,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,586,721.80
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 184,232 and 382,312
Half scale
Find third proportional to 736,928 and 1,529,248
Double scale
Find third proportional to 368,466 and 764,628
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 552,696 and 1,146,936
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.08) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.