Finding the Third Proportional to 165,623 and 357,472
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 165,623 and 357,472 is: 771,548.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,623 : 357,472 = 357,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,623/357,472 = 357,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,623x = 357,472 × 357,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,623x = 127,786,230,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,786,230,784/165,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,548.82
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 82,811.50 and 178,736
Half scale
Find third proportional to 331,246 and 714,944
Double scale
Find third proportional to 165,625 and 357,476
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 248,434.50 and 536,208
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.16) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.