Finding the Third Proportional to 164,498 and 353,470
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 164,498 and 353,470 is: 759,529.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,498 : 353,470 = 353,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,498/353,470 = 353,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,498x = 353,470 × 353,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,498x = 124,941,040,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,941,040,900/164,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,529.24
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 82,249 and 176,735
Half scale
Find third proportional to 328,996 and 706,940
Double scale
Find third proportional to 164,500 and 353,474
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 246,747 and 530,205
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.15) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.