Finding the Third Proportional to 481,464 and 745,105.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 481,464 and 745,105.50 is: 1,153,112.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
481,464 : 745,105.50 = 745,105.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
481,464/745,105.50 = 745,105.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
481,464x = 745,105.50 × 745,105.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
481,464x = 555,182,206,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,182,206,130.25/481,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,153,112.60
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 240,732 and 372,552.75
Half scale
Find third proportional to 962,928 and 1,490,211
Double scale
Find third proportional to 481,466 and 745,109
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 722,196 and 1,117,658.25
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.55) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.