Finding the Third Proportional to 442,646 and 960,352
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 442,646 and 960,352 is: 2,083,552.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
442,646 : 960,352 = 960,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
442,646/960,352 = 960,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
442,646x = 960,352 × 960,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
442,646x = 922,275,963,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 922,275,963,904/442,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,083,552.01
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 221,323 and 480,176
Half scale
Find third proportional to 885,292 and 1,920,704
Double scale
Find third proportional to 442,648 and 960,356
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 663,969 and 1,440,528
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.