Finding the Third Proportional to 682,580 and 1,489,574
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 682,580 and 1,489,574 is: 3,250,652.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
682,580 : 1,489,574 = 1,489,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
682,580/1,489,574 = 1,489,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
682,580x = 1,489,574 × 1,489,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
682,580x = 2,218,830,701,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,218,830,701,476/682,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,250,652.97
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 341,290 and 744,787
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,365,160 and 2,979,148
Double scale
Find third proportional to 682,582 and 1,489,578
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,023,870 and 2,234,361
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.