Finding the Third Proportional to 378,343.50 and 802,803
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 378,343.50 and 802,803 is: 1,703,459.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378,343.50 : 802,803 = 802,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378,343.50/802,803 = 802,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378,343.50x = 802,803 × 802,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378,343.50x = 644,492,656,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 644,492,656,809/378,343.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,703,459.04
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 189,171.75 and 401,401.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 756,687 and 1,605,606
Double scale
Find third proportional to 378,346 and 802,807
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 567,515.25 and 1,204,204.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.