Finding the Third Proportional to 594,650 and 847,687
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 594,650 and 847,687 is: 1,208,396.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
594,650 : 847,687 = 847,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
594,650/847,687 = 847,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
594,650x = 847,687 × 847,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
594,650x = 718,573,249,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 718,573,249,969/594,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,208,396.96
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 297,325 and 423,843.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,189,300 and 1,695,374
Double scale
Find third proportional to 594,652 and 847,690
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 891,975 and 1,271,530.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.43) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.