Finding the Third Proportional to 435,264 and 958,800
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 435,264 and 958,800 is: 2,112,045.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
435,264 : 958,800 = 958,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
435,264/958,800 = 958,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
435,264x = 958,800 × 958,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
435,264x = 919,297,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 919,297,440,000/435,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,112,045.66
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 217,632 and 479,400
Half scale
Find third proportional to 870,528 and 1,917,600
Double scale
Find third proportional to 435,266 and 958,804
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 652,896 and 1,438,200
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.20) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.