Finding the Third Proportional to 117,978 and 254,724
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 117,978 and 254,724 is: 549,969.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,978 : 254,724 = 254,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,978/254,724 = 254,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,978x = 254,724 × 254,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,978x = 64,884,316,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,884,316,176/117,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,969.62
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 58,989 and 127,362
Half scale
Find third proportional to 235,956 and 509,448
Double scale
Find third proportional to 117,980 and 254,728
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 176,967 and 382,086
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.