Finding the Third Proportional to 406,978 and 622,611
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 406,978 and 622,611 is: 952,494.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
406,978 : 622,611 = 622,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
406,978/622,611 = 622,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
406,978x = 622,611 × 622,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
406,978x = 387,644,457,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,644,457,321/406,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952,494.87
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 203,489 and 311,305.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 813,956 and 1,245,222
Double scale
Find third proportional to 406,980 and 622,614
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 610,467 and 933,916.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.53) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.