Finding the Third Proportional to 163,634 and 240,069
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 163,634 and 240,069 is: 352,207.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,634 : 240,069 = 240,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,634/240,069 = 240,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,634x = 240,069 × 240,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,634x = 57,633,124,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,633,124,761/163,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,207.52
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 81,817 and 120,034.50
Half scale
Find third proportional to 327,268 and 480,138
Double scale
Find third proportional to 163,636 and 240,072
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 245,451 and 360,103.50
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.47) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.