Finding the Third Proportional to 609,854 and 1,337,480
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 609,854 and 1,337,480 is: 2,933,247.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
609,854 : 1,337,480 = 1,337,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
609,854/1,337,480 = 1,337,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
609,854x = 1,337,480 × 1,337,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
609,854x = 1,788,852,750,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,788,852,750,400/609,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,933,247.55
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 304,927 and 668,740
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,219,708 and 2,674,960
Double scale
Find third proportional to 609,856 and 1,337,484
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 914,781 and 2,006,220
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.