Finding the Third Proportional to 519,183 and 1,126,494
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 519,183 and 1,126,494 is: 2,444,203.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
519,183 : 1,126,494 = 1,126,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
519,183/1,126,494 = 1,126,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
519,183x = 1,126,494 × 1,126,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
519,183x = 1,268,988,732,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,988,732,036/519,183 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,444,203.17
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 259,591.50 and 563,247
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,038,366 and 2,252,988
Double scale
Find third proportional to 519,185 and 1,126,498
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 778,774.50 and 1,689,741
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.