Finding the Third Proportional to 146,691 and 220,361
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 146,691 and 220,361 is: 331,028.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146,691 : 220,361 = 220,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146,691/220,361 = 220,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146,691x = 220,361 × 220,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146,691x = 48,558,970,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,558,970,321/146,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,028.97
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 73,345.50 and 110,180.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 293,382 and 440,722
Double scale
Find third proportional to 146,693 and 220,364
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 220,036.50 and 330,541.50
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.