Finding the Third Proportional to 599,108 and 1,304,017
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 599,108 and 1,304,017 is: 2,838,320.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,108 : 1,304,017 = 1,304,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,108/1,304,017 = 1,304,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,108x = 1,304,017 × 1,304,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,108x = 1,700,460,336,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,700,460,336,289/599,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,838,320.20
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 299,554 and 652,008.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,198,216 and 2,608,034
Double scale
Find third proportional to 599,110 and 1,304,021
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 898,662 and 1,956,025.50
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.