Finding the Third Proportional to 136,016 and 204,024
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 136,016 and 204,024 is: 306,036
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,016 : 204,024 = 204,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,016/204,024 = 204,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,016x = 204,024 × 204,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,016x = 41,625,792,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,625,792,576/136,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 306,036
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 68,008 and 102,012
Half scale
Find third proportional to 272,032 and 408,048
Double scale
Find third proportional to 136,018 and 204,027
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 204,024 and 306,036
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.