Finding the Third Proportional to 133,118 and 290,798
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 133,118 and 290,798 is: 635,252.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
133,118 : 290,798 = 290,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
133,118/290,798 = 290,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
133,118x = 290,798 × 290,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
133,118x = 84,563,476,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,563,476,804/133,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 635,252.01
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 66,559 and 145,399
Half scale
Find third proportional to 266,236 and 581,596
Double scale
Find third proportional to 133,120 and 290,802
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 199,677 and 436,197
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.