Finding the Third Proportional to 161,670 and 352,708
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 161,670 and 352,708 is: 769,486.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,670 : 352,708 = 352,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,670/352,708 = 352,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,670x = 352,708 × 352,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,670x = 124,402,933,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,402,933,264/161,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,486.81
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 80,835 and 176,354
Half scale
Find third proportional to 323,340 and 705,416
Double scale
Find third proportional to 161,672 and 352,712
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 242,505 and 529,062
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.18) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.