Finding the Third Proportional to 368,528 and 803,760
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 368,528 and 803,760 is: 1,753,001.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,528 : 803,760 = 803,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,528/803,760 = 803,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,528x = 803,760 × 803,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,528x = 646,030,137,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 646,030,137,600/368,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,753,001.50
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 184,264 and 401,880
Half scale
Find third proportional to 737,056 and 1,607,520
Double scale
Find third proportional to 368,530 and 803,764
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 552,792 and 1,205,640
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.