Finding the Third Proportional to 137,330 and 212,529
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 137,330 and 212,529 is: 328,905.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
137,330 : 212,529 = 212,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
137,330/212,529 = 212,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
137,330x = 212,529 × 212,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
137,330x = 45,168,575,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,168,575,841/137,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,905.38
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 68,665 and 106,264.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 274,660 and 425,058
Double scale
Find third proportional to 137,332 and 212,532
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 205,995 and 318,793.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.55) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.