Finding the Third Proportional to 605,592 and 880,197
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 605,592 and 880,197 is: 1,279,321.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
605,592 : 880,197 = 880,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
605,592/880,197 = 880,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
605,592x = 880,197 × 880,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
605,592x = 774,746,758,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 774,746,758,809/605,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,279,321.32
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 302,796 and 440,098.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,211,184 and 1,760,394
Double scale
Find third proportional to 605,594 and 880,200
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 908,388 and 1,320,295.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.45) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.