Finding the Third Proportional to 982,962 and 1,483,474.50
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 982,962 and 1,483,474.50 is: 2,238,841.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
982,962 : 1,483,474.50 = 1,483,474.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
982,962/1,483,474.50 = 1,483,474.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
982,962x = 1,483,474.50 × 1,483,474.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
982,962x = 2,200,696,592,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,200,696,592,150.25/982,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,238,841.98
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 491,481 and 741,737.25
Half scale
Find third proportional to 1,965,924 and 2,966,949
Double scale
Find third proportional to 982,964 and 1,483,478
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 1,474,443 and 2,225,211.75
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.