Finding the Third Proportional to 148,932 and 220,482
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 148,932 and 220,482 is: 326,406.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
148,932 : 220,482 = 220,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
148,932/220,482 = 220,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
148,932x = 220,482 × 220,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
148,932x = 48,612,312,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,612,312,324/148,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,406.09
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 74,466 and 110,241
Half scale
Find third proportional to 297,864 and 440,964
Double scale
Find third proportional to 148,934 and 220,485
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 223,398 and 330,723
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.48) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.