Finding the Third Proportional to 571,528 and 1,221,792
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 571,528 and 1,221,792 is: 2,611,902.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
571,528 : 1,221,792 = 1,221,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
571,528/1,221,792 = 1,221,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
571,528x = 1,221,792 × 1,221,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
571,528x = 1,492,775,691,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,492,775,691,264/571,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,611,902.99
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 285,764 and 610,896
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,143,056 and 2,443,584
Double scale
Find third proportional to 571,530 and 1,221,796
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 857,292 and 1,832,688
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.