Finding the Third Proportional to 122,203 and 184,088
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 122,203 and 184,088 is: 277,312.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,203 : 184,088 = 184,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,203/184,088 = 184,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,203x = 184,088 × 184,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,203x = 33,888,391,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,888,391,744/122,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,312.27
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 61,101.50 and 92,044
Half scale
Find third proportional to 244,406 and 368,176
Double scale
Find third proportional to 122,205 and 184,091
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 183,304.50 and 276,132
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.