Finding the Third Proportional to 449,436 and 962,842.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 449,436 and 962,842.50 is: 2,062,731.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,436 : 962,842.50 = 962,842.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,436/962,842.50 = 962,842.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,436x = 962,842.50 × 962,842.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,436x = 927,065,679,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 927,065,679,806.25/449,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,062,731.24
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 224,718 and 481,421.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 898,872 and 1,925,685
Double scale
Find third proportional to 449,438 and 962,847
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 674,154 and 1,444,263.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.