Finding the Third Proportional to 444,828 and 978,199
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 444,828 and 978,199 is: 2,151,108.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
444,828 : 978,199 = 978,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
444,828/978,199 = 978,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
444,828x = 978,199 × 978,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
444,828x = 956,873,283,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 956,873,283,601/444,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,151,108.48
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 222,414 and 489,099.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 889,656 and 1,956,398
Double scale
Find third proportional to 444,830 and 978,203
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 667,242 and 1,467,298.50
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.