Finding the Third Proportional to 602,871 and 803,670
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 602,871 and 803,670 is: 1,071,349.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
602,871 : 803,670 = 803,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
602,871/803,670 = 803,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
602,871x = 803,670 × 803,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
602,871x = 645,885,468,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,885,468,900/602,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,071,349.37
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 301,435.50 and 401,835
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,205,742 and 1,607,340
Double scale
Find third proportional to 602,873 and 803,673
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 904,306.50 and 1,205,505
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.33) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.