Finding the Third Proportional to 667,380 and 1,439,760
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 667,380 and 1,439,760 is: 3,106,039.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667,380 : 1,439,760 = 1,439,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667,380/1,439,760 = 1,439,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667,380x = 1,439,760 × 1,439,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667,380x = 2,072,908,857,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,072,908,857,600/667,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,106,039.82
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 333,690 and 719,880
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,334,760 and 2,879,520
Double scale
Find third proportional to 667,382 and 1,439,764
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,001,070 and 2,159,640
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.