Finding the Third Proportional to 386,022 and 585,594
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 386,022 and 585,594 is: 888,344.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,022 : 585,594 = 585,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,022/585,594 = 585,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,022x = 585,594 × 585,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,022x = 342,920,332,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 342,920,332,836/386,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,344.01
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 193,011 and 292,797
Half scale
Find third proportional to 772,044 and 1,171,188
Double scale
Find third proportional to 386,024 and 585,597
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 579,033 and 878,391
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.52) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.