Finding the Third Proportional to 160,717.50 and 349,083
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 160,717.50 and 349,083 is: 758,218.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,717.50 : 349,083 = 349,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,717.50/349,083 = 349,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,717.50x = 349,083 × 349,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,717.50x = 121,858,940,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,858,940,889/160,717.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,218.25
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 80,358.75 and 174,541.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 321,435 and 698,166
Double scale
Find third proportional to 160,720 and 349,087
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 241,076.25 and 523,624.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.17) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.