Finding the Third Proportional to 681,024 and 1,465,968
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 681,024 and 1,465,968 is: 3,155,633.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
681,024 : 1,465,968 = 1,465,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
681,024/1,465,968 = 1,465,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
681,024x = 1,465,968 × 1,465,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
681,024x = 2,149,062,177,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,149,062,177,024/681,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,155,633.54
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 340,512 and 732,984
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,362,048 and 2,931,936
Double scale
Find third proportional to 681,026 and 1,465,972
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,021,536 and 2,198,952
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.