Finding the Third Proportional to 869,716 and 1,330,512
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 869,716 and 1,330,512 is: 2,035,448.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
869,716 : 1,330,512 = 1,330,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
869,716/1,330,512 = 1,330,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
869,716x = 1,330,512 × 1,330,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
869,716x = 1,770,262,182,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,770,262,182,144/869,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,035,448.56
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 434,858 and 665,256
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,739,432 and 2,661,024
Double scale
Find third proportional to 869,718 and 1,330,515
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,304,574 and 1,995,768
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.53) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.