Finding the Third Proportional to 529,428 and 799,079
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 529,428 and 799,079 is: 1,206,070.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,428 : 799,079 = 799,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,428/799,079 = 799,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,428x = 799,079 × 799,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,428x = 638,527,248,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,527,248,241/529,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,206,070.04
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 264,714 and 399,539.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,058,856 and 1,598,158
Double scale
Find third proportional to 529,430 and 799,082
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 794,142 and 1,198,618.50
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.