Finding the Third Proportional to 528,250 and 1,138,636
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 528,250 and 1,138,636 is: 2,454,315.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,250 : 1,138,636 = 1,138,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,250/1,138,636 = 1,138,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,250x = 1,138,636 × 1,138,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,250x = 1,296,491,940,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,296,491,940,496/528,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,454,315.08
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 264,125 and 569,318
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,056,500 and 2,277,272
Double scale
Find third proportional to 528,252 and 1,138,640
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 792,375 and 1,707,954
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.