Finding the Third Proportional to 569,973 and 889,467
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 569,973 and 889,467 is: 1,388,050.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
569,973 : 889,467 = 889,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
569,973/889,467 = 889,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
569,973x = 889,467 × 889,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
569,973x = 791,151,544,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 791,151,544,089/569,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,388,050.91
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 284,986.50 and 444,733.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,139,946 and 1,778,934
Double scale
Find third proportional to 569,975 and 889,470
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 854,959.50 and 1,334,200.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.56) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.