Finding the Third Proportional to 704,034 and 1,495,332
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 704,034 and 1,495,332 is: 3,176,008.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,034 : 1,495,332 = 1,495,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,034/1,495,332 = 1,495,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,034x = 1,495,332 × 1,495,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,034x = 2,236,017,790,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,236,017,790,224/704,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,176,008.25
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 352,017 and 747,666
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,408,068 and 2,990,664
Double scale
Find third proportional to 704,036 and 1,495,336
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,056,051 and 2,242,998
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.