Finding the Third Proportional to 419,478 and 629,262
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 419,478 and 629,262 is: 943,960.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
419,478 : 629,262 = 629,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
419,478/629,262 = 629,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
419,478x = 629,262 × 629,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
419,478x = 395,970,664,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 395,970,664,644/419,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,960.50
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 209,739 and 314,631
Half scale
Find third proportional to 838,956 and 1,258,524
Double scale
Find third proportional to 419,480 and 629,265
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 629,217 and 943,893
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.