Finding the Third Proportional to 466,823 and 741,063
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 466,823 and 741,063 is: 1,176,408.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
466,823 : 741,063 = 741,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
466,823/741,063 = 741,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
466,823x = 741,063 × 741,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
466,823x = 549,174,369,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,174,369,969/466,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,176,408.12
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 233,411.50 and 370,531.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 933,646 and 1,482,126
Double scale
Find third proportional to 466,825 and 741,066
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 700,234.50 and 1,111,594.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.59) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.