Finding the Third Proportional to 157,595 and 337,336
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 157,595 and 337,336 is: 722,076.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
157,595 : 337,336 = 337,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
157,595/337,336 = 337,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
157,595x = 337,336 × 337,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
157,595x = 113,795,576,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,795,576,896/157,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,076.06
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 78,797.50 and 168,668
Half scale
Find third proportional to 315,190 and 674,672
Double scale
Find third proportional to 157,597 and 337,340
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 236,392.50 and 506,004
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.14) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.