Finding the Third Proportional to 599,150 and 1,303,276
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 599,150 and 1,303,276 is: 2,834,896.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
599,150 : 1,303,276 = 1,303,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
599,150/1,303,276 = 1,303,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
599,150x = 1,303,276 × 1,303,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
599,150x = 1,698,528,332,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,698,528,332,176/599,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,834,896.66
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 299,575 and 651,638
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,198,300 and 2,606,552
Double scale
Find third proportional to 599,152 and 1,303,280
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 898,725 and 1,954,914
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.