Finding the Third Proportional to 152,120 and 313,936
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 152,120 and 313,936 is: 647,882.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,120 : 313,936 = 313,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,120/313,936 = 313,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,120x = 313,936 × 313,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,120x = 98,555,812,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,555,812,096/152,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 647,882.01
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 76,060 and 156,968
Half scale
Find third proportional to 304,240 and 627,872
Double scale
Find third proportional to 152,122 and 313,940
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 228,180 and 470,904
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.06) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.