Finding the Third Proportional to 156,080 and 335,833
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 156,080 and 335,833 is: 722,602.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
156,080 : 335,833 = 335,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
156,080/335,833 = 335,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
156,080x = 335,833 × 335,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
156,080x = 112,783,803,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,783,803,889/156,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,602.54
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 78,040 and 167,916.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 312,160 and 671,666
Double scale
Find third proportional to 156,082 and 335,837
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 234,120 and 503,749.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.