Finding the Third Proportional to 155,934 and 237,180
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 155,934 and 237,180 is: 360,757.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,934 : 237,180 = 237,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,934/237,180 = 237,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,934x = 237,180 × 237,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,934x = 56,254,352,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,254,352,400/155,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,757.45
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 77,967 and 118,590
Half scale
Find third proportional to 311,868 and 474,360
Double scale
Find third proportional to 155,936 and 237,183
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 233,901 and 355,770
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.