Finding the Third Proportional to 553,619 and 867,333
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 553,619 and 867,333 is: 1,358,816.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
553,619 : 867,333 = 867,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
553,619/867,333 = 867,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
553,619x = 867,333 × 867,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
553,619x = 752,266,532,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 752,266,532,889/553,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,358,816.32
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 276,809.50 and 433,666.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,107,238 and 1,734,666
Double scale
Find third proportional to 553,621 and 867,336
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 830,428.50 and 1,300,999.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.57) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.