Finding the Third Proportional to 606.50 and 1,316
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 606.50 and 1,316 is: 2,855.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
606.50 : 1,316 = 1,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
606.50/1,316 = 1,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
606.50x = 1,316 × 1,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
606.50x = 1,731,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,731,856/606.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,855.49
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 303.25 and 658
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,213 and 2,632
Double scale
Find third proportional to 609 and 1,320
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 909.75 and 1,974
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.