Finding the Third Proportional to 903,390 and 1,204,377
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 903,390 and 1,204,377 is: 1,605,645.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
903,390 : 1,204,377 = 1,204,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
903,390/1,204,377 = 1,204,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
903,390x = 1,204,377 × 1,204,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
903,390x = 1,450,523,958,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,450,523,958,129/903,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,645.36
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 451,695 and 602,188.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,806,780 and 2,408,754
Double scale
Find third proportional to 903,392 and 1,204,380
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,355,085 and 1,806,565.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.33) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.