Finding the Third Proportional to 520,560 and 1,121,148
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 520,560 and 1,121,148 is: 2,414,655.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
520,560 : 1,121,148 = 1,121,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
520,560/1,121,148 = 1,121,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
520,560x = 1,121,148 × 1,121,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
520,560x = 1,256,972,837,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,256,972,837,904/520,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,414,655.06
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 260,280 and 560,574
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,041,120 and 2,242,296
Double scale
Find third proportional to 520,562 and 1,121,152
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 780,840 and 1,681,722
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.