Finding the Third Proportional to 454,408 and 672,838
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 454,408 and 672,838 is: 996,265.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
454,408 : 672,838 = 672,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
454,408/672,838 = 672,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
454,408x = 672,838 × 672,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
454,408x = 452,710,974,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,710,974,244/454,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,265.41
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 227,204 and 336,419
Half scale
Find third proportional to 908,816 and 1,345,676
Double scale
Find third proportional to 454,410 and 672,841
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 681,612 and 1,009,257
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.48) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.