Finding the Third Proportional to 601,543 and 1,337,580
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 601,543 and 1,337,580 is: 2,974,218.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
601,543 : 1,337,580 = 1,337,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
601,543/1,337,580 = 1,337,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
601,543x = 1,337,580 × 1,337,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
601,543x = 1,789,120,256,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,789,120,256,400/601,543 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,974,218.40
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 300,771.50 and 668,790
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,203,086 and 2,675,160
Double scale
Find third proportional to 601,545 and 1,337,584
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 902,314.50 and 2,006,370
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.22) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.