Finding the Third Proportional to 422,917 and 911,857
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 422,917 and 911,857 is: 1,966,067.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,917 : 911,857 = 911,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,917/911,857 = 911,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,917x = 911,857 × 911,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,917x = 831,483,188,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 831,483,188,449/422,917 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,966,067.07
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 211,458.50 and 455,928.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 845,834 and 1,823,714
Double scale
Find third proportional to 422,919 and 911,861
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 634,375.50 and 1,367,785.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.