Finding the Third Proportional to 146,669 and 233,132
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 146,669 and 233,132 is: 370,565.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,669 : 233,132 = 233,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,669/233,132 = 233,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,669x = 233,132 × 233,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,669x = 54,350,529,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,350,529,424/146,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,565.90
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 73,334.50 and 116,566
Half scale
Find third proportional to 293,338 and 466,264
Double scale
Find third proportional to 146,671 and 233,135
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 220,003.50 and 349,698
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.59) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.