Finding the Third Proportional to 386,432 and 824,220.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 386,432 and 824,220.50 is: 1,757,979.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,432 : 824,220.50 = 824,220.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,432/824,220.50 = 824,220.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,432x = 824,220.50 × 824,220.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,432x = 679,339,432,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 679,339,432,620.25/386,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,757,979.24
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 193,216 and 412,110.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 772,864 and 1,648,441
Double scale
Find third proportional to 386,434 and 824,225
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 579,648 and 1,236,330.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.13) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.