Finding the Third Proportional to 152,321 and 330,562
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 152,321 and 330,562 is: 717,374.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152,321 : 330,562 = 330,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152,321/330,562 = 330,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152,321x = 330,562 × 330,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152,321x = 109,271,235,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,271,235,844/152,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,374.73
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 76,160.50 and 165,281
Half scale
Find third proportional to 304,642 and 661,124
Double scale
Find third proportional to 152,323 and 330,566
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 228,481.50 and 495,843
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.