Finding the Third Proportional to 373,973 and 822,736
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 373,973 and 822,736 is: 1,810,009.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,973 : 822,736 = 822,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,973/822,736 = 822,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,973x = 822,736 × 822,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,973x = 676,894,525,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,894,525,696/373,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,810,009.08
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 186,986.50 and 411,368
Half scale
Find third proportional to 747,946 and 1,645,472
Double scale
Find third proportional to 373,975 and 822,740
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 560,959.50 and 1,234,104
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.20) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.