Finding the Third Proportional to 393,768 and 605,988
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 393,768 and 605,988 is: 932,583.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
393,768 : 605,988 = 605,988 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
393,768/605,988 = 605,988/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
393,768x = 605,988 × 605,988 - Step 4: Simplify right side
393,768x = 367,221,456,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 367,221,456,144/393,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,583.29
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 196,884 and 302,994
Half scale
Find third proportional to 787,536 and 1,211,976
Double scale
Find third proportional to 393,770 and 605,991
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 590,652 and 908,982
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.54) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.