Finding the Third Proportional to 108,348 and 162,526
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 108,348 and 162,526 is: 243,795.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
108,348 : 162,526 = 162,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
108,348/162,526 = 162,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
108,348x = 162,526 × 162,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
108,348x = 26,414,700,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,414,700,676/108,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,795.00
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 54,174 and 81,263
Half scale
Find third proportional to 216,696 and 325,052
Double scale
Find third proportional to 108,350 and 162,529
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 162,522 and 243,789
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.