Finding the Third Proportional to 155,708 and 236,640
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 155,708 and 236,640 is: 359,637.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,708 : 236,640 = 236,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,708/236,640 = 236,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,708x = 236,640 × 236,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,708x = 55,998,489,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,998,489,600/155,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,637.85
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 77,854 and 118,320
Half scale
Find third proportional to 311,416 and 473,280
Double scale
Find third proportional to 155,710 and 236,643
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 233,562 and 354,960
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.52) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.