Finding the Third Proportional to 418,091 and 617,295
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 418,091 and 617,295 is: 911,411.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
418,091 : 617,295 = 617,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
418,091/617,295 = 617,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
418,091x = 617,295 × 617,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
418,091x = 381,053,117,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,053,117,025/418,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,411.91
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 209,045.50 and 308,647.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 836,182 and 1,234,590
Double scale
Find third proportional to 418,093 and 617,298
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 627,136.50 and 925,942.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.48) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.