Finding the Third Proportional to 110,172 and 226,863
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 110,172 and 226,863 is: 467,149.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,172 : 226,863 = 226,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,172/226,863 = 226,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,172x = 226,863 × 226,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,172x = 51,466,820,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,466,820,769/110,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,149.74
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 55,086 and 113,431.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 220,344 and 453,726
Double scale
Find third proportional to 110,174 and 226,867
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 165,258 and 340,294.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.06) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.