Finding the Third Proportional to 103,671 and 213,885
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 103,671 and 213,885 is: 441,268.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,671 : 213,885 = 213,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,671/213,885 = 213,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,671x = 213,885 × 213,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,671x = 45,746,793,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,746,793,225/103,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,268.95
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 51,835.50 and 106,942.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 207,342 and 427,770
Double scale
Find third proportional to 103,673 and 213,889
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 155,506.50 and 320,827.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.06) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.