Finding the Third Proportional to 155,444 and 335,408
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 155,444 and 335,408 is: 723,723.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,444 : 335,408 = 335,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,444/335,408 = 335,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,444x = 335,408 × 335,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,444x = 112,498,526,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,498,526,464/155,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,723.83
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 77,722 and 167,704
Half scale
Find third proportional to 310,888 and 670,816
Double scale
Find third proportional to 155,446 and 335,412
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 233,166 and 503,112
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.