Finding the Third Proportional to 154,242 and 312,777
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 154,242 and 312,777 is: 634,259.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,242 : 312,777 = 312,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,242/312,777 = 312,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,242x = 312,777 × 312,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,242x = 97,829,451,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,829,451,729/154,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,259.49
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 77,121 and 156,388.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 308,484 and 625,554
Double scale
Find third proportional to 154,244 and 312,781
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 231,363 and 469,165.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.03) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.