Finding the Third Proportional to 148,805 and 223,546
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 148,805 and 223,546 is: 335,827.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,805 : 223,546 = 223,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,805/223,546 = 223,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,805x = 223,546 × 223,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,805x = 49,972,814,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,972,814,116/148,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,827.52
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 74,402.50 and 111,773
Half scale
Find third proportional to 297,610 and 447,092
Double scale
Find third proportional to 148,807 and 223,549
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 223,207.50 and 335,319
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.