Finding the Third Proportional to 441 and 798
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 441 and 798 is: 1,444
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
441 : 798 = 798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
441/798 = 798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
441x = 798 × 798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
441x = 636,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 636,804/441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,444
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 220.50 and 399
Half scale
Find third proportional to 882 and 1,596
Double scale
Find third proportional to 443 and 802
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 661.50 and 1,197
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.81) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.