Finding the Third Proportional to 664,884 and 1,416,654
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 664,884 and 1,416,654 is: 3,018,434.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664,884 : 1,416,654 = 1,416,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664,884/1,416,654 = 1,416,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664,884x = 1,416,654 × 1,416,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664,884x = 2,006,908,555,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,006,908,555,716/664,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,018,434.13
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 332,442 and 708,327
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,329,768 and 2,833,308
Double scale
Find third proportional to 664,886 and 1,416,658
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 997,326 and 2,124,981
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.13) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.