Finding the Third Proportional to 413.75 and 618.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 413.75 and 618.50 is: 924.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
413.75 : 618.50 = 618.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
413.75/618.50 = 618.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
413.75x = 618.50 × 618.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
413.75x = 382,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 382,542.25/413.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924.57
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 206.88 and 309.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 827.50 and 1,237
Double scale
Find third proportional to 416 and 621
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 620.63 and 927.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.