Finding the Third Proportional to 827,662 and 1,322,389
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 827,662 and 1,322,389 is: 2,112,834.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
827,662 : 1,322,389 = 1,322,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
827,662/1,322,389 = 1,322,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
827,662x = 1,322,389 × 1,322,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
827,662x = 1,748,712,667,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,748,712,667,321/827,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,112,834.31
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 413,831 and 661,194.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,655,324 and 2,644,778
Double scale
Find third proportional to 827,664 and 1,322,392
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,241,493 and 1,983,583.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.60) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.