Finding the Third Proportional to 702,228 and 1,060,721
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 702,228 and 1,060,721 is: 1,602,227.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
702,228 : 1,060,721 = 1,060,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
702,228/1,060,721 = 1,060,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
702,228x = 1,060,721 × 1,060,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
702,228x = 1,125,129,039,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,125,129,039,841/702,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,602,227.54
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 351,114 and 530,360.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,404,456 and 2,121,442
Double scale
Find third proportional to 702,230 and 1,060,724
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,053,342 and 1,591,081.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.