Finding the Third Proportional to 168,136 and 367,852
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 168,136 and 367,852 is: 804,795.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,136 : 367,852 = 367,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,136/367,852 = 367,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,136x = 367,852 × 367,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,136x = 135,315,093,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,315,093,904/168,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,795.49
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 84,068 and 183,926
Half scale
Find third proportional to 336,272 and 735,704
Double scale
Find third proportional to 168,138 and 367,856
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 252,204 and 551,778
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.