Finding the Third Proportional to 129,620 and 203,070
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 129,620 and 203,070 is: 318,140.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,620 : 203,070 = 203,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,620/203,070 = 203,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,620x = 203,070 × 203,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,620x = 41,237,424,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,237,424,900/129,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,140.91
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 64,810 and 101,535
Half scale
Find third proportional to 259,240 and 406,140
Double scale
Find third proportional to 129,622 and 203,073
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 194,430 and 304,605
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.57) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.