Finding the Third Proportional to 464,960.25 and 985,718.25
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 464,960.25 and 985,718.25 is: 2,089,728.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
464,960.25 : 985,718.25 = 985,718.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
464,960.25/985,718.25 = 985,718.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
464,960.25x = 985,718.25 × 985,718.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
464,960.25x = 971,640,468,383.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 971,640,468,383.06/464,960.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,089,728.03
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 232,480.13 and 492,859.13
Half scale
Find third proportional to 929,920.50 and 1,971,436.50
Double scale
Find third proportional to 464,962 and 985,722
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 697,440.38 and 1,478,577.38
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.