Finding the Third Proportional to 641,424 and 1,384,548
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 641,424 and 1,384,548 is: 2,988,620.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641,424 : 1,384,548 = 1,384,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641,424/1,384,548 = 1,384,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641,424x = 1,384,548 × 1,384,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641,424x = 1,916,973,164,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,916,973,164,304/641,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,988,620.89
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 320,712 and 692,274
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,282,848 and 2,769,096
Double scale
Find third proportional to 641,426 and 1,384,552
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 962,136 and 2,076,822
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.