Finding the Third Proportional to 120,687 and 257,400
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 120,687 and 257,400 is: 548,980.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,687 : 257,400 = 257,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,687/257,400 = 257,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,687x = 257,400 × 257,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,687x = 66,254,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,254,760,000/120,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 548,980.09
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 60,343.50 and 128,700
Half scale
Find third proportional to 241,374 and 514,800
Double scale
Find third proportional to 120,689 and 257,404
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 181,030.50 and 386,100
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.13) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.