Finding the Third Proportional to 115,384 and 249,200
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 115,384 and 249,200 is: 538,208.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,384 : 249,200 = 249,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,384/249,200 = 249,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,384x = 249,200 × 249,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,384x = 62,100,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,100,640,000/115,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,208.42
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 57,692 and 124,600
Half scale
Find third proportional to 230,768 and 498,400
Double scale
Find third proportional to 115,386 and 249,204
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 173,076 and 373,800
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.