Finding the Third Proportional to 380,945 and 602,697
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 380,945 and 602,697 is: 953,533.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,945 : 602,697 = 602,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,945/602,697 = 602,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,945x = 602,697 × 602,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,945x = 363,243,673,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 363,243,673,809/380,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,533.12
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 190,472.50 and 301,348.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 761,890 and 1,205,394
Double scale
Find third proportional to 380,947 and 602,700
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 571,417.50 and 904,045.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.58) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.