Finding the Third Proportional to 903,358 and 2,006,002
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 903,358 and 2,006,002 is: 4,454,539.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,358 : 2,006,002 = 2,006,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,358/2,006,002 = 2,006,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,358x = 2,006,002 × 2,006,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,358x = 4,024,044,024,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,024,044,024,004/903,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,454,539.64
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 451,679 and 1,003,001
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,806,716 and 4,012,004
Double scale
Find third proportional to 903,360 and 2,006,006
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,355,037 and 3,009,003
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.22) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.