Finding the Third Proportional to 127,214 and 202,059
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 127,214 and 202,059 is: 320,938.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127,214 : 202,059 = 202,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127,214/202,059 = 202,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127,214x = 202,059 × 202,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127,214x = 40,827,839,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,827,839,481/127,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 320,938.26
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 63,607 and 101,029.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 254,428 and 404,118
Double scale
Find third proportional to 127,216 and 202,062
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 190,821 and 303,088.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.59) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.