Finding the Third Proportional to 140,205 and 303,726
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 140,205 and 303,726 is: 657,961.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
140,205 : 303,726 = 303,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
140,205/303,726 = 303,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
140,205x = 303,726 × 303,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
140,205x = 92,249,483,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,249,483,076/140,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 657,961.44
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 70,102.50 and 151,863
Half scale
Find third proportional to 280,410 and 607,452
Double scale
Find third proportional to 140,207 and 303,730
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 210,307.50 and 455,589
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.