Finding the Third Proportional to 477 and 795
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 477 and 795 is: 1,325
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
477 : 795 = 795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
477/795 = 795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
477x = 795 × 795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
477x = 632,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 632,025/477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,325
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 238.50 and 397.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 954 and 1,590
Double scale
Find third proportional to 479 and 798
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 715.50 and 1,192.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.67) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.