Finding the Third Proportional to 641,420 and 1,384,534
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 641,420 and 1,384,534 is: 2,988,579.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,420 : 1,384,534 = 1,384,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,420/1,384,534 = 1,384,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,420x = 1,384,534 × 1,384,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,420x = 1,916,934,397,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,916,934,397,156/641,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,988,579.09
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 320,710 and 692,267
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,282,840 and 2,769,068
Double scale
Find third proportional to 641,422 and 1,384,538
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 962,130 and 2,076,801
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.