Finding the Third Proportional to 493,524 and 1,061,910
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 493,524 and 1,061,910 is: 2,284,899.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,524 : 1,061,910 = 1,061,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,524/1,061,910 = 1,061,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,524x = 1,061,910 × 1,061,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,524x = 1,127,652,848,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,127,652,848,100/493,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,284,899.72
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 246,762 and 530,955
Half scale
Find third proportional to 987,048 and 2,123,820
Double scale
Find third proportional to 493,526 and 1,061,914
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 740,286 and 1,592,865
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.