Finding the Third Proportional to 459,570 and 661,922.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 459,570 and 661,922.50 is: 953,372.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
459,570 : 661,922.50 = 661,922.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
459,570/661,922.50 = 661,922.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
459,570x = 661,922.50 × 661,922.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
459,570x = 438,141,396,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 438,141,396,006.25/459,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 953,372.49
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 229,785 and 330,961.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 919,140 and 1,323,845
Double scale
Find third proportional to 459,572 and 661,925
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 689,355 and 992,883.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.44) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.