Finding the Third Proportional to 952,615 and 2,054,800
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 952,615 and 2,054,800 is: 4,432,223.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
952,615 : 2,054,800 = 2,054,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
952,615/2,054,800 = 2,054,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
952,615x = 2,054,800 × 2,054,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
952,615x = 4,222,203,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,222,203,040,000/952,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,432,223.97
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 476,307.50 and 1,027,400
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,905,230 and 4,109,600
Double scale
Find third proportional to 952,617 and 2,054,804
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,428,922.50 and 3,082,200
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.