Finding the Third Proportional to 560,216 and 1,229,272
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 560,216 and 1,229,272 is: 2,697,369.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
560,216 : 1,229,272 = 1,229,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
560,216/1,229,272 = 1,229,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
560,216x = 1,229,272 × 1,229,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
560,216x = 1,511,109,649,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,511,109,649,984/560,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,697,369.68
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 280,108 and 614,636
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,120,432 and 2,458,544
Double scale
Find third proportional to 560,218 and 1,229,276
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 840,324 and 1,843,908
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.