Finding the Third Proportional to 614,728 and 949,355
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 614,728 and 949,355 is: 1,466,136.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
614,728 : 949,355 = 949,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
614,728/949,355 = 949,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
614,728x = 949,355 × 949,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
614,728x = 901,274,916,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 901,274,916,025/614,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,466,136.11
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 307,364 and 474,677.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,229,456 and 1,898,710
Double scale
Find third proportional to 614,730 and 949,358
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 922,092 and 1,424,032.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.54) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.