Finding the Third Proportional to 154,068 and 232,197
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 154,068 and 232,197 is: 349,945.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,068 : 232,197 = 232,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,068/232,197 = 232,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,068x = 232,197 × 232,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,068x = 53,915,446,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,915,446,809/154,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,945.78
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 77,034 and 116,098.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 308,136 and 464,394
Double scale
Find third proportional to 154,070 and 232,200
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 231,102 and 348,295.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.