Finding the Third Proportional to 166,294 and 364,780
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 166,294 and 364,780 is: 800,175.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
166,294 : 364,780 = 364,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
166,294/364,780 = 364,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
166,294x = 364,780 × 364,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
166,294x = 133,064,448,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,064,448,400/166,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,175.88
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 83,147 and 182,390
Half scale
Find third proportional to 332,588 and 729,560
Double scale
Find third proportional to 166,296 and 364,784
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 249,441 and 547,170
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.19) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.