Finding the Third Proportional to 544,326 and 1,153,542
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 544,326 and 1,153,542 is: 2,444,599.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
544,326 : 1,153,542 = 1,153,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
544,326/1,153,542 = 1,153,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
544,326x = 1,153,542 × 1,153,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
544,326x = 1,330,659,145,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,330,659,145,764/544,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,444,599.64
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 272,163 and 576,771
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,088,652 and 2,307,084
Double scale
Find third proportional to 544,328 and 1,153,546
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 816,489 and 1,730,313
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.