Finding the Third Proportional to 141,923 and 213,477
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 141,923 and 213,477 is: 321,106.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
141,923 : 213,477 = 213,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
141,923/213,477 = 213,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
141,923x = 213,477 × 213,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
141,923x = 45,572,429,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,572,429,529/141,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 321,106.72
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 70,961.50 and 106,738.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 283,846 and 426,954
Double scale
Find third proportional to 141,925 and 213,480
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 212,884.50 and 320,215.50
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.