Finding the Third Proportional to 762,408 and 1,657,615
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 762,408 and 1,657,615 is: 3,603,959.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
762,408 : 1,657,615 = 1,657,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
762,408/1,657,615 = 1,657,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
762,408x = 1,657,615 × 1,657,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
762,408x = 2,747,687,488,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,747,687,488,225/762,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,603,959.41
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 381,204 and 828,807.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,524,816 and 3,315,230
Double scale
Find third proportional to 762,410 and 1,657,619
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,143,612 and 2,486,422.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.