Finding the Third Proportional to 497,509 and 750,426
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 497,509 and 750,426 is: 1,131,917.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,509 : 750,426 = 750,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,509/750,426 = 750,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,509x = 750,426 × 750,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,509x = 563,139,181,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,139,181,476/497,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,131,917.58
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 248,754.50 and 375,213
Half scale
Find third proportional to 995,018 and 1,500,852
Double scale
Find third proportional to 497,511 and 750,429
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 746,263.50 and 1,125,639
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.