Finding the Third Proportional to 104,031 and 224,451
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 104,031 and 224,451 is: 484,261.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,031 : 224,451 = 224,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,031/224,451 = 224,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,031x = 224,451 × 224,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,031x = 50,378,251,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,378,251,401/104,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,261.92
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 52,015.50 and 112,225.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 208,062 and 448,902
Double scale
Find third proportional to 104,033 and 224,455
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 156,046.50 and 336,676.50
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.