Finding the Third Proportional to 460,552 and 701,970
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 460,552 and 701,970 is: 1,069,937.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
460,552 : 701,970 = 701,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
460,552/701,970 = 701,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
460,552x = 701,970 × 701,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
460,552x = 492,761,880,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 492,761,880,900/460,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,069,937.56
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 230,276 and 350,985
Half scale
Find third proportional to 921,104 and 1,403,940
Double scale
Find third proportional to 460,554 and 701,973
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 690,828 and 1,052,955
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.