Finding the Third Proportional to 121,984 and 190,353
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 121,984 and 190,353 is: 297,041.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
121,984 : 190,353 = 190,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
121,984/190,353 = 190,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
121,984x = 190,353 × 190,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
121,984x = 36,234,264,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,234,264,609/121,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 297,041.13
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 60,992 and 95,176.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 243,968 and 380,706
Double scale
Find third proportional to 121,986 and 190,356
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 182,976 and 285,529.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.56) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.