Finding the Third Proportional to 424,980 and 928,800
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 424,980 and 928,800 is: 2,029,905.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
424,980 : 928,800 = 928,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
424,980/928,800 = 928,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
424,980x = 928,800 × 928,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
424,980x = 862,669,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 862,669,440,000/424,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,029,905.97
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 212,490 and 464,400
Half scale
Find third proportional to 849,960 and 1,857,600
Double scale
Find third proportional to 424,982 and 928,804
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 637,470 and 1,393,200
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.