Finding the Third Proportional to 373,482 and 806,256
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 373,482 and 806,256 is: 1,740,508.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,482 : 806,256 = 806,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,482/806,256 = 806,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,482x = 806,256 × 806,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,482x = 650,048,737,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 650,048,737,536/373,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,740,508.88
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 186,741 and 403,128
Half scale
Find third proportional to 746,964 and 1,612,512
Double scale
Find third proportional to 373,484 and 806,260
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 560,223 and 1,209,384
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.