Finding the Third Proportional to 713,160 and 1,486,080
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 713,160 and 1,486,080 is: 3,096,687.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
713,160 : 1,486,080 = 1,486,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
713,160/1,486,080 = 1,486,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
713,160x = 1,486,080 × 1,486,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
713,160x = 2,208,433,766,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,208,433,766,400/713,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,096,687.65
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 356,580 and 743,040
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,426,320 and 2,972,160
Double scale
Find third proportional to 713,162 and 1,486,084
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,069,740 and 2,229,120
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.08) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.