Finding the Third Proportional to 396,852 and 936,633
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 396,852 and 936,633 is: 2,210,600.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,852 : 936,633 = 936,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,852/936,633 = 936,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,852x = 936,633 × 936,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,852x = 877,281,376,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 877,281,376,689/396,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,210,600.87
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 198,426 and 468,316.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 793,704 and 1,873,266
Double scale
Find third proportional to 396,854 and 936,638
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 595,278 and 1,404,949.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.36) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.