Finding the Third Proportional to 153,924 and 240,606
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 153,924 and 240,606 is: 376,102.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
153,924 : 240,606 = 240,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
153,924/240,606 = 240,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
153,924x = 240,606 × 240,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
153,924x = 57,891,247,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,891,247,236/153,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,102.80
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 76,962 and 120,303
Half scale
Find third proportional to 307,848 and 481,212
Double scale
Find third proportional to 153,926 and 240,609
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 230,886 and 360,909
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.56) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.