Finding the Third Proportional to 119,439 and 180,703
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 119,439 and 180,703 is: 273,391.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,439 : 180,703 = 180,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,439/180,703 = 180,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,439x = 180,703 × 180,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,439x = 32,653,574,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,653,574,209/119,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,391.22
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 59,719.50 and 90,351.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 238,878 and 361,406
Double scale
Find third proportional to 119,441 and 180,706
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 179,158.50 and 271,054.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.