Finding the Third Proportional to 646 and 1,494
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 646 and 1,494 is: 3,455.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
646 : 1,494 = 1,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
646/1,494 = 1,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
646x = 1,494 × 1,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
646x = 2,232,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,232,036/646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,455.16
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 323 and 747
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,292 and 2,988
Double scale
Find third proportional to 648 and 1,499
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 969 and 2,241
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.31) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.