Finding the Third Proportional to 555,019 and 1,203,350
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 555,019 and 1,203,350 is: 2,609,011.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
555,019 : 1,203,350 = 1,203,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
555,019/1,203,350 = 1,203,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
555,019x = 1,203,350 × 1,203,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
555,019x = 1,448,051,222,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,448,051,222,500/555,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,609,011.98
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 277,509.50 and 601,675
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,110,038 and 2,406,700
Double scale
Find third proportional to 555,021 and 1,203,354
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 832,528.50 and 1,805,025
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.