Finding the Third Proportional to 162,754 and 360,338
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 162,754 and 360,338 is: 797,789.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,754 : 360,338 = 360,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,754/360,338 = 360,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,754x = 360,338 × 360,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,754x = 129,843,474,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,843,474,244/162,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,789.76
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 81,377 and 180,169
Half scale
Find third proportional to 325,508 and 720,676
Double scale
Find third proportional to 162,756 and 360,342
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 244,131 and 540,507
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.21) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.