Finding the Third Proportional to 131,519 and 195,249
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 131,519 and 195,249 is: 289,860.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,519 : 195,249 = 195,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,519/195,249 = 195,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,519x = 195,249 × 195,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,519x = 38,122,172,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,122,172,001/131,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,860.57
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 65,759.50 and 97,624.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 263,038 and 390,498
Double scale
Find third proportional to 131,521 and 195,252
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 197,278.50 and 292,873.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.48) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.