Finding the Third Proportional to 110,994 and 180,332
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 110,994 and 180,332 is: 292,985.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,994 : 180,332 = 180,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,994/180,332 = 180,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,994x = 180,332 × 180,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,994x = 32,519,630,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,519,630,224/110,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,985.48
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 55,497 and 90,166
Half scale
Find third proportional to 221,988 and 360,664
Double scale
Find third proportional to 110,996 and 180,335
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 166,491 and 270,498
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.62) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.