Finding the Third Proportional to 458,206 and 958,140
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 458,206 and 958,140 is: 2,003,536.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
458,206 : 958,140 = 958,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
458,206/958,140 = 958,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
458,206x = 958,140 × 958,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
458,206x = 918,032,259,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 918,032,259,600/458,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,003,536.09
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 229,103 and 479,070
Half scale
Find third proportional to 916,412 and 1,916,280
Double scale
Find third proportional to 458,208 and 958,144
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 687,309 and 1,437,210
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.09) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.