Finding the Third Proportional to 431,788 and 677,263.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 431,788 and 677,263.50 is: 1,062,294.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
431,788 : 677,263.50 = 677,263.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
431,788/677,263.50 = 677,263.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
431,788x = 677,263.50 × 677,263.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
431,788x = 458,685,848,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,685,848,432.25/431,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,294.11
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 215,894 and 338,631.75
Half scale
Find third proportional to 863,576 and 1,354,527
Double scale
Find third proportional to 431,790 and 677,267
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 647,682 and 1,015,895.25
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.57) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.