Finding the Third Proportional to 133,038 and 180,957
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 133,038 and 180,957 is: 246,135.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,038 : 180,957 = 180,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,038/180,957 = 180,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,038x = 180,957 × 180,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,038x = 32,745,435,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,745,435,849/133,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,135.96
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 66,519 and 90,478.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 266,076 and 361,914
Double scale
Find third proportional to 133,040 and 180,960
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 199,557 and 271,435.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.36) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.