Finding the Third Proportional to 449,740 and 683,817
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 449,740 and 683,817 is: 1,039,724.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
449,740 : 683,817 = 683,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
449,740/683,817 = 683,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
449,740x = 683,817 × 683,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
449,740x = 467,605,689,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 467,605,689,489/449,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,724.48
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 224,870 and 341,908.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 899,480 and 1,367,634
Double scale
Find third proportional to 449,742 and 683,820
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 674,610 and 1,025,725.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.52) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.