Finding the Third Proportional to 114,822 and 167,696
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 114,822 and 167,696 is: 244,917.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,822 : 167,696 = 167,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,822/167,696 = 167,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,822x = 167,696 × 167,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,822x = 28,121,948,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,121,948,416/114,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,917.77
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 57,411 and 83,848
Half scale
Find third proportional to 229,644 and 335,392
Double scale
Find third proportional to 114,824 and 167,699
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 172,233 and 251,544
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.46) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.