Finding the Third Proportional to 103,676 and 160,094
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 103,676 and 160,094 is: 247,213.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,676 : 160,094 = 160,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,676/160,094 = 160,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,676x = 160,094 × 160,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,676x = 25,630,088,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,630,088,836/103,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,213.33
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 51,838 and 80,047
Half scale
Find third proportional to 207,352 and 320,188
Double scale
Find third proportional to 103,678 and 160,097
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 155,514 and 240,141
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.54) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.