Finding the Third Proportional to 554,587.50 and 1,135,444.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 554,587.50 and 1,135,444.50 is: 2,324,672.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
554,587.50 : 1,135,444.50 = 1,135,444.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
554,587.50/1,135,444.50 = 1,135,444.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
554,587.50x = 1,135,444.50 × 1,135,444.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
554,587.50x = 1,289,234,212,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,234,212,580.25/554,587.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,324,672.32
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 277,293.75 and 567,722.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,109,175 and 2,270,889
Double scale
Find third proportional to 554,590 and 1,135,449
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 831,881.25 and 1,703,166.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.05) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.