Finding the Third Proportional to 692,912 and 1,481,584
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 692,912 and 1,481,584 is: 3,167,921.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
692,912 : 1,481,584 = 1,481,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
692,912/1,481,584 = 1,481,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
692,912x = 1,481,584 × 1,481,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
692,912x = 2,195,091,149,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,195,091,149,056/692,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,167,921.97
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 346,456 and 740,792
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,385,824 and 2,963,168
Double scale
Find third proportional to 692,914 and 1,481,588
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,039,368 and 2,222,376
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.