Finding the Third Proportional to 162,967 and 353,067
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 162,967 and 353,067 is: 764,917.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,967 : 353,067 = 353,067 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,967/353,067 = 353,067/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,967x = 353,067 × 353,067 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,967x = 124,656,306,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,656,306,489/162,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,917.48
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 81,483.50 and 176,533.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 325,934 and 706,134
Double scale
Find third proportional to 162,969 and 353,071
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 244,450.50 and 529,600.50
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.