Finding the Third Proportional to 124,720 and 190,193
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 124,720 and 190,193 is: 290,036.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,720 : 190,193 = 190,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,720/190,193 = 190,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,720x = 190,193 × 190,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,720x = 36,173,377,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,173,377,249/124,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,036.70
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 62,360 and 95,096.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 249,440 and 380,386
Double scale
Find third proportional to 124,722 and 190,196
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 187,080 and 285,289.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.52) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.