Finding the Third Proportional to 129,234 and 274,098
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 129,234 and 274,098 is: 581,346.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,234 : 274,098 = 274,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,234/274,098 = 274,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,234x = 274,098 × 274,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,234x = 75,129,713,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,129,713,604/129,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581,346.35
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 64,617 and 137,049
Half scale
Find third proportional to 258,468 and 548,196
Double scale
Find third proportional to 129,236 and 274,102
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 193,851 and 411,147
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.12) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.