Finding the Third Proportional to 503.75 and 731
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 503.75 and 731 is: 1,060.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.75 : 731 = 731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.75/731 = 731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.75x = 731 × 731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.75x = 534,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,361/503.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060.77
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 251.88 and 365.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,007.50 and 1,462
Double scale
Find third proportional to 506 and 734
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 755.63 and 1,096.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.45) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.