Finding the Third Proportional to 136,450 and 293,636
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 136,450 and 293,636 is: 631,895.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
136,450 : 293,636 = 293,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
136,450/293,636 = 293,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
136,450x = 293,636 × 293,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
136,450x = 86,222,100,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,222,100,496/136,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 631,895.20
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 68,225 and 146,818
Half scale
Find third proportional to 272,900 and 587,272
Double scale
Find third proportional to 136,452 and 293,640
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 204,675 and 440,454
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.