Finding the Third Proportional to 436,176 and 888,390
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 436,176 and 888,390 is: 1,809,445.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
436,176 : 888,390 = 888,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
436,176/888,390 = 888,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
436,176x = 888,390 × 888,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
436,176x = 789,236,792,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 789,236,792,100/436,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,809,445.71
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 218,088 and 444,195
Half scale
Find third proportional to 872,352 and 1,776,780
Double scale
Find third proportional to 436,178 and 888,394
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 654,264 and 1,332,585
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.04) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.