Finding the Third Proportional to 123,622 and 167,929
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 123,622 and 167,929 is: 228,115.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,622 : 167,929 = 167,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,622/167,929 = 167,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,622x = 167,929 × 167,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,622x = 28,200,149,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,200,149,041/123,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,115.94
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 61,811 and 83,964.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 247,244 and 335,858
Double scale
Find third proportional to 123,624 and 167,932
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 185,433 and 251,893.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.36) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.