Finding the Third Proportional to 165,602 and 368,676
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 165,602 and 368,676 is: 820,775.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,602 : 368,676 = 368,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,602/368,676 = 368,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,602x = 368,676 × 368,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,602x = 135,921,992,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,921,992,976/165,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,775.07
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 82,801 and 184,338
Half scale
Find third proportional to 331,204 and 737,352
Double scale
Find third proportional to 165,604 and 368,680
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 248,403 and 553,014
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.23) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.