Finding the Third Proportional to 582,992 and 1,274,992
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 582,992 and 1,274,992 is: 2,788,382.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582,992 : 1,274,992 = 1,274,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582,992/1,274,992 = 1,274,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582,992x = 1,274,992 × 1,274,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582,992x = 1,625,604,600,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,625,604,600,064/582,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,788,382.34
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 291,496 and 637,496
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,165,984 and 2,549,984
Double scale
Find third proportional to 582,994 and 1,274,996
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 874,488 and 1,912,488
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.