Finding the Third Proportional to 122,909 and 268,066
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 122,909 and 268,066 is: 584,655.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,909 : 268,066 = 268,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,909/268,066 = 268,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,909x = 268,066 × 268,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,909x = 71,859,380,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,859,380,356/122,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 584,655.15
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 61,454.50 and 134,033
Half scale
Find third proportional to 245,818 and 536,132
Double scale
Find third proportional to 122,911 and 268,070
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 184,363.50 and 402,099
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.