Finding the Third Proportional to 704,108 and 1,520,464
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 704,108 and 1,520,464 is: 3,283,318.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,108 : 1,520,464 = 1,520,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,108/1,520,464 = 1,520,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,108x = 1,520,464 × 1,520,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,108x = 2,311,810,775,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,311,810,775,296/704,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,283,318.43
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 352,054 and 760,232
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,408,216 and 3,040,928
Double scale
Find third proportional to 704,110 and 1,520,468
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,056,162 and 2,280,696
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.