Finding the Third Proportional to 567,758 and 1,236,316
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 567,758 and 1,236,316 is: 2,692,128.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
567,758 : 1,236,316 = 1,236,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
567,758/1,236,316 = 1,236,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
567,758x = 1,236,316 × 1,236,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
567,758x = 1,528,477,251,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,528,477,251,856/567,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,692,128.08
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 283,879 and 618,158
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,135,516 and 2,472,632
Double scale
Find third proportional to 567,760 and 1,236,320
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 851,637 and 1,854,474
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.