Finding the Third Proportional to 145,192 and 312,626
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 145,192 and 312,626 is: 673,143.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,192 : 312,626 = 312,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,192/312,626 = 312,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,192x = 312,626 × 312,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,192x = 97,735,015,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,735,015,876/145,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 673,143.26
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 72,596 and 156,313
Half scale
Find third proportional to 290,384 and 625,252
Double scale
Find third proportional to 145,194 and 312,630
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 217,788 and 468,939
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.