Finding the Third Proportional to 558,356 and 1,223,044
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 558,356 and 1,223,044 is: 2,679,001.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
558,356 : 1,223,044 = 1,223,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
558,356/1,223,044 = 1,223,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
558,356x = 1,223,044 × 1,223,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
558,356x = 1,495,836,625,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,495,836,625,936/558,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,679,001.62
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 279,178 and 611,522
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,116,712 and 2,446,088
Double scale
Find third proportional to 558,358 and 1,223,048
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 837,534 and 1,834,566
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.