Finding the Third Proportional to 131,285 and 286,331
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 131,285 and 286,331 is: 624,484.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,285 : 286,331 = 286,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,285/286,331 = 286,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,285x = 286,331 × 286,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,285x = 81,985,441,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,985,441,561/131,285 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,484.45
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 65,642.50 and 143,165.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 262,570 and 572,662
Double scale
Find third proportional to 131,287 and 286,335
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 196,927.50 and 429,496.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.