Finding the Third Proportional to 107,446 and 236,336
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 107,446 and 236,336 is: 519,839.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,446 : 236,336 = 236,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,446/236,336 = 236,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,446x = 236,336 × 236,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,446x = 55,854,704,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,854,704,896/107,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,839.78
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 53,723 and 118,168
Half scale
Find third proportional to 214,892 and 472,672
Double scale
Find third proportional to 107,448 and 236,340
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 161,169 and 354,504
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.20) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.