Finding the Third Proportional to 155,973 and 223,047
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 155,973 and 223,047 is: 318,965.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
155,973 : 223,047 = 223,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
155,973/223,047 = 223,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
155,973x = 223,047 × 223,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
155,973x = 49,749,964,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,749,964,209/155,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,965.23
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 77,986.50 and 111,523.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 311,946 and 446,094
Double scale
Find third proportional to 155,975 and 223,050
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 233,959.50 and 334,570.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.43) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.