Finding the Third Proportional to 536 and 617
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 536 and 617 is: 710.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
536 : 617 = 617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
536/617 = 617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
536x = 617 × 617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
536x = 380,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 380,689/536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710.24
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 268 and 308.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,072 and 1,234
Double scale
Find third proportional to 538 and 619
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 804 and 925.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.