Finding the Third Proportional to 554,248 and 1,197,056
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 554,248 and 1,197,056 is: 2,585,382.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,248 : 1,197,056 = 1,197,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,248/1,197,056 = 1,197,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,248x = 1,197,056 × 1,197,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,248x = 1,432,943,067,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,432,943,067,136/554,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,585,382.48
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 277,124 and 598,528
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,108,496 and 2,394,112
Double scale
Find third proportional to 554,250 and 1,197,060
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 831,372 and 1,795,584
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.