Finding the Third Proportional to 107,478 and 232,467
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 107,478 and 232,467 is: 502,809.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,478 : 232,467 = 232,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,478/232,467 = 232,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,478x = 232,467 × 232,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,478x = 54,040,906,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,040,906,089/107,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,809.00
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 53,739 and 116,233.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 214,956 and 464,934
Double scale
Find third proportional to 107,480 and 232,471
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 161,217 and 348,700.50
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.