Finding the Third Proportional to 109,366 and 156,393
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 109,366 and 156,393 is: 223,641.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,366 : 156,393 = 156,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,366/156,393 = 156,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,366x = 156,393 × 156,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,366x = 24,458,770,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,458,770,449/109,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,641.45
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 54,683 and 78,196.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 218,732 and 312,786
Double scale
Find third proportional to 109,368 and 156,396
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 164,049 and 234,589.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.43) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.