Finding the Third Proportional to 117,712 and 179,288
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 117,712 and 179,288 is: 273,074.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,712 : 179,288 = 179,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,712/179,288 = 179,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,712x = 179,288 × 179,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,712x = 32,144,186,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,144,186,944/117,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,074.85
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 58,856 and 89,644
Half scale
Find third proportional to 235,424 and 358,576
Double scale
Find third proportional to 117,714 and 179,291
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 176,568 and 268,932
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.52) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.